Counting private equity houses, management teams, and investee companies amongst its key clients, Stephenson Harwood has extensive experience in advising on management buyouts and multi-jurisdictional M&A transactions. The practice showcases considerable strength in the life sciences and tech sectors, alongside a growing focus on the management software field. Sarah de Ste Croix spearheads the outfit from London, whilst Jonathan Pittal concentrates on cross-border investments. The ’standout’ Malcolm MacDougall primarily concentrates on private equity deals, Adam Crossley acts for founders and portfolio companies, and Richard Coleman is a decarbonisation expert.
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‘Stephenson Harwood have always provided superb service. They have strong international capabilities through their network. Their support through transactions is always well structured and they proactively plan to manage bottle necks to meet timetables with key issues identified and managed early.’
‘Malcolm MacDougall is a standout Partner. He manages his team well and brings the team along with his commerciality and is able to draw on his vast experience.’
Key clients
- Agathos Management
- Alcuin Capital Partners
- Apposite Capital
- Bain Capital
- Bd-capital
- BGH
- Bestport Private Equity
- Bowmark Capital
- BGF
- Blandford Capital
- Capiton
- Capvis
Work highlights
Advised CityFleet Networks, a subsidiary of the Singaporean-listed multinational company ComfortDelGro, on its acquisition of Addison Lee.
Advised Bowmark Capital on its partnership with Transparity, a high-growth Microsoft services partner.
Advised Agathos Management LLP on its majority investment in Plowman Craven, one of the UK’s largest surveying companies.
Lawyers
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Practice head
Sarah de Ste Croix
Other key lawyers
Jonathan Pittal; Malcolm MacDougall; Adam Crossley; Richard Coleman; Chris Manning; Lucy Thorpe; Nicola Baird; Emily Davies; Rajiv Kakkad