Stephen Drewitt > Macfarlanes LLP > London, England > Lawyer Profile

Acting for a roll call of leading mid-market firms, Macfarlanes LLP‘s far-reaching sponsor-side activity ranges from big-ticket buyouts and divestitures to secondary transactions and continuation fund deals. Practice chair Alex Edmondson is a seasoned buyout lawyer with particular expertise in the technology sector, working with a host of founders, companies, and investor clients. The highly experienced Stephen Drewitt remains an active figure in the London market, most recently advising on a number of cross-border portfolio company deals. Stephen Pike‘s capabilities span from buyouts to (both LP and GP led) secondaries, while Alexander Green is particularly well-versed in the latter.

Well-regarded for its ‘excellent strength in depth and great quality advice‘, Macfarlanes LLP is a strong choice for both sponsors and management teams seeking assistance on all manner of transactions. The team is headed up by Alex Edmondson, who is praised as ‘a real stand out who is technically very proficient and commercially minded‘ across buyouts and sell-side mandates. Stephen Drewitt is a highly experienced figure who serves as key relationship partner for some of the firm’s major clients, with recent engagements including high value, cross-border investment deals. Other key names include Jessica Adam, noted for her management advisory practice, and Stephen Pike, who is well-versed in all types of PE deals.