Linklaters LLP

Able to advise on ‘the most complex transactions, particularly given the strength of their sector and specialists teams’, Linklaters LLP provides a full-service international offering to a host of stellar PE outfits. The team is steered by the highly experienced Alex Woodward, whose far-reaching expertise is trusted by an array of high-end financial sponsors. Co-chairing the team alongside Woodward, Ben Rodham’s recent engagements include a number of multi-billion dollar buyouts, particularly in the UK and the Middle East. Chris Boycott handles public and private M&A across a wide range of sectors. Tracey Lochhead is particularly well-noted for her work in the banking and finance and mining spaces. A number of heavyweight financial sponsors rely on Daniel Law’s digital infrastructure capabilities, while Peter McCabe – who is also well-regarded for his infrastructure acumen – leverages previous in-house experience to advise on complex acquisitions and carve-outs. Alex Lehtinen‘s ever-growing M&A practice strongly features sponsor-backed public-to-privates. Ben Suen’s broad practice regularly sees him advising on cross-border deals in the healthcare, tech and infrastructure sectors. Genna Marten joined the firm from Travers Smith LLP in June 2023, while Will Aitken-Davies left the firm to join Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP in December 2023.