Noted for its expertise in the data analytics, software, and energy fields, the ‘very technical and devoted’ team at Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher regularly works with financial sponsors and private equity funds on high-value mandates. The firm’s corporate offering is broad, spanning from multi-jurisdictional M&A to equity investments and disposals. Practice co-head Wim De Vlieger is an expert in buyout transactions and exits. Fellow co-head Federico Fruhbeck is highly experienced in IPOs and capital markets transactions. M&A specialist Alice Brogi is praised by clients for her ’fantastic legal knowledge’, while Isabel Berger is noted for her work in joint ventures. Will Summers, who joined the team from White & Case LLP in September 2024, is described by clients as an ‘absolute superstar’.
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Testimonials
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‘Undoubtedly, Alice and Fede’s team main strength is the range of expertise that they offer. They possess genuine asset class expertise and have access to a broad bench of specialists across various fields, which aligns well with the nature of our investments.’
‘Federico Fruhbeck has an incredible reputation within the market and this is entirely deserved. He is a true dealmaker; incredibly knowledgeable, and has an amazing ability of making sophisticated and challenging transactions simple.'
- 'Alice Brogi is a joy to work with. She is absolutely one of the very best lawyers working in this field and combines fantastic legal knowledge with an unbelievable service ethos. Knowing that she is working on our deals, and is in or corner, gives us huge confidence.’
‘Will Summers is an absolute superstar. He is an incredibly skilled negotiator and blends excellent technical skills with pragmatic and practical advice.’
‘The team is very technical and devoted to the transaction. Team's availability is outstanding with a strong commercial sense and pool of talents.’
‘Will Summers blends nuanced and pragmatic advice on the most complex issues with true charisma and an irrepressible drive to get the deal over the line. A generational talent.’
Key clients
- KKR
- Cinven
- Platinum Equity
- Investcorp
- Aurora Capital
- IPI Partners
- Liberty Hall Capital Partners
- Blackstone
- EQT
- Goldman Sachs
- GIC
- Oaktree Capital Management
Lawyers
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Practice head
Wim De Vlieger; Federico Fruhbeck
Other key lawyers
Isabel Berger; Alice Brogi; Robert Dixon; Claibourne Harrison; Patrick Hennessy; Jeremy Kenley; Till Lefranc; Amar Madhani; Mark Sperotto; Will Summers; Jakob Egle