Regularly acting for private equity houses and investors on multijurisdictional acquisitions, public takeovers, and general investment work, Clifford Chance LLP is active across the European and North American markets. With expertise in a range of industries, spanning from cybersecurity and leisure to life sciences and business services, the team is also highly regarded for its handling of IPOs and joint ventures. Practice head Spencer Baylin has considerable experience in complex reinvestments and M&A, while Jonny Myers is well-versed in all manner of transactions. Bruce Embley is noted for his track record in disposals; Neil Barlow maintains a strong focus on the sports and entertainment industries; and Shimin Lee is highlighted for her co-investment work. Neil Evans is highly renowned for the breadth of his corporate law insight, while Graham Phillips chiefly advises on leveraged buyouts.
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Key clients
- Permira
- Blackstone
- Cinven
- CVC Capital Partners
- Elliott Advisors
- EQT
- KKR
- Onex
- Partners Group
- Ardian
- TPG
- Vitruvian
- Sixth Street
- Carlyle Group
- Brookfield
- Middleground
- GIC
- Davidson Kempner
- Gyrus
- ICG
Work highlights
Advised EQT on the acquisition of AMCS, a supplier of cloud-based and AI-enabled planning, performance, and sustainability focused software for waste management, recycling and other resource-intensive industries.
Advised Cinven in relation to its €2.5bn public takeover of Synlab, a leading diagnostic services and specialty testing company in Europe, together with Elliott Advisors on its participation in such takeover and rollover investment into Synlab.
Advised on the acquisition of a majority stake in leading global renewables developer Neoen and launch of a mandatory tender offer for 100% of the company- the implied equity value of this transaction is €6.1 billion.
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Practice head
Spencer Baylin
Other key lawyers
Jonny Myers; Bruce Embley; Neil Barlow; Shimin Lee; Neil Evans; Graham Phillips; Mark Inkester; Josh Reynolds