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Private capital is of increasing importance to the global business community, and a core focus for our firm. 

Our specialist Private Equity and Venture Capital team has the skills and experience needed to deliver to clients operating within this space.  

Private Equity

Clients benefit from our ability to act for leading UK private equity houses as well as management teams, in each case across the lifecycle of an investment.  

Our particular strength lies in mid-market private equity transactions, where we combine Tier 1 M&A expertise with a multi-disciplinary team able to provide a full service offering on transactional support matters, including Tax and Incentives, Banking and Employment.

Furthermore, our market leading Private Wealth practice makes us well placed to act for management teams and other wealth creators, including for family businesses, both in the UK and in other Private Capital hubs in Europe, the Middle East and Southeast Asia.

Venture Capital

Our team of VC lawyers bring a deep understanding of market norms and the key commercial issues that arise at each stage of the funding cycle, enabling us to provide legal and strategic value on VC transactions. As members of the BVCA, we are fully aware of the latest market trends, and we are very familiar with the BVCA’s Model Equity Documents. 

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