
Fielding a highly experienced, pan-UK team of PE advisers, DLA Piper frequently advises on high-end sponsor-side transactions across a wealth of sectors, particularly in healthcare. Practice head Ed Griffiths frequently plays a leading role in complex transactions relating to financial services, IT and software, and telecoms. Noted for his far-reaching understanding of European markets, Tim Wright is well-versed in large-cap management buyouts and takeovers. Piero Carbone’s focus spans M&A, investment deals and capital raises, while John Pryor's recent workload includes both sponsor and management-side acquisitions and disposals. John Gallon - who provides support from the firm’s Leeds office - has a strong track record in public M&A and take-privates.
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Clients clés
- Aonic
- Beech Tree Private Equity
- Blackstone
- Bluegem
- Bregal Milestone
- The Carlyle Group
- Duke Street Capital
- Elliott Advisors
- EMK Capital
- Fremman
Points forts
- Advised Pollen Street and Wide Group on its strategic investment in Wide Group.
- Advised ICG on its sale of Nadella Group to the Timken Company.
- Advised Carlyle on its acquisition of Evolution Funding.
Avocats
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Avocats au sommet de leur profession, largement reconnus et respectés par l'ensemble du marché pour leur expertise éprouvée et leur intervention récurrente et longue date dans les dossiers les plus complexes et prestigieux.

Les grands avocats du marché
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Piero Carbone
Responsable de la pratique
Ed Griffiths
Autres avocats clés
Tim Wright; Piero Carbone; John Pryor; John Gallon