Mr Nick Rainsford > Baker McKenzie > London, England > Lawyer Profile

‘A global team with deep expertise in many sectors’, Baker McKenzie LLP works with a range of sponsor clients on corporate, finance,and  regulatory work. A key contact for financial sponsors, funds and management teams, practice head David Allen maintains a global transactional offering. Karen Guch is a highly active adviser on cross-border deals, who is well-placed to advise on high-value leveraged buyouts, minority investments and disposals. Boasting a solid track record in IT and software-driven mandates, Justin Hutchinson has a growing client base of mid- and large-cap private equity outfits, while the ‘incredible’ Alex Lewis is noted for his private M&A, joint venture, and exit work. Nick Rainsford is noted for his strength in infrastructure and telecoms deals.

Baker McKenzie advises on the full range of energy and infrastructure assets, spanning high-end strategic investments, takeovers, disposals and novel debt facilities. The firm demonstrates a broad geographical reach, with a proven ability to handle transactions in jurisdictions across Europe, the Middle East, and Africa. Practice co-chair Nick Rainsford regularly works with private equity groups and funds on an array of infrastructure-related M&A transactions, while fellow co-chair Susannah Davies advises real estate, energy and infrastructure companies on domestic and international M&A. Charles Whitefoord has extensive private equity experience, advising on large-scale digital infrastructure deals. James Heller is another key name for financial sponsors and funds, boasting especially close ties to the firm’s Japanese clients.