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Private equity lawyers

As the go-to law firm for private capital, we act for funds, family offices and privately owned companies in transactions around the world. Our familiarity with diverse sectors such as fashion, technology and life sciences adds further value to investors.

Our fast-growing private equity practice acts for funds, family offices and their portfolio companies, predominantly on cross-border transactions in the US, Asia and Europe.

We advise both those seeking to invest and those seeking investment. Often helping to bring the two sides together. That is exactly what happened when we connected a mining company looking to expand with an investor with deep knowledge of the industry. We were able to assist our client on both the investor's aspect of the deal, as well as manage all of the reporting, recapitalization, restructuring, equity compensation and other issues for the subject company.
 

Our work with world renown luxury brand designers during acquisitions by larger luxury brands is an example of how our technical excellence combines with our sector-specific knowledge to keep unique, dynamic clients happy and financially well-protected.

We assisted in the sale of a pair of fine home décor manufacturers to a New York-based private equity firm. We helped to structure a complex deal, involving assets in the US, Ireland, England, Japan, Indonesia, Hong Kong, Taiwan, Singapore, Australia and Canada.
 

Our team

Ben Simpson

Ben Simpson

Special counsel | London

Ben Simpson

Special counsel | London

Corporate

Barry A. Brust

Barry A. Brust

Special Counsel | Los Angeles

Barry A. Brust

Special Counsel | Los Angeles

Corporate

Agnes Macduff

Agnes Macduff

Senior associate | London

Agnes Macduff

Senior associate | London

Corporate

Hiroki Hosoda

Hiroki Hosoda

Associate | Tokyo

Hiroki Hosoda

Associate | Tokyo

Investment funds and financial regulations

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Families call on us when they want a firm that understands their needs – whether they are looking to pass down wealth, set up and run a family office, or make their mark through philanthropy. Find Out More

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