Gowling WLG acts for a range of domestic and European PE houses, as well as management teams, on deals across the IT, financial services, infrastructure and education sectors. Practice head Ian Piggin works with a series of mid-market investment firms, particularly on life sciences and healthcare deals. Another key figure for life sciences and healthcare-focused transactions, Neil Hendron's regular workload includes investments, management buyouts, bolt-ons, and disposals. Birmingham-based Chris Towle advises on some of the firm’s most substantial tech deals, while Gareth Baker - who co-leads the firm’s global energy sector group - draws on his sectoral knowledge when overseeing energy and infrastructure-focused M&A and investments. Christopher Letters and Chelsie Taylor also come recommended.
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- 'Approachability and responsiveness underpins Gowling's successful work for us. Whether it is corporate-level structure, or a myriad of deals which support our business month-by-month, they have been skilled and seamless in their support for us. Led by a thoughtful and energetic partner, our engagement with Gowling is important to us, making them an essential partner.'
- 'The firm operates with openness, a willingness to challenge, and a respect for, and interest in, their clients. They regularly keep us abreast of market developments.'
- 'Their client care is excellent and they are proactive with advice and consummately professional.'
Key clients
- Gyrus Capital
- Perwyn Advisors UK Limited
- Cairngorm Capital Partners LLP
- HydrogenOne Capital Growth plc
- Evolution Funding Group Ltd
- Mobeus Equity Partners LLP
- Gresham House Renewable Energy PLC
- Specialist Computer Centres PLC
- Storal Learning Limited
- Pioneer Infrastructure Limited
Work highlights
- Advised Gyrus Capital S.A on its acquisition of LRE Medical from AIS Global.
- Advised the shareholders of LDC portfolio company Evolution Funding Group Limited in relation to the disposal of the shares in Evolution to European technology fund Carlyle Europe Technology Partners.
- Advised UK SME investor Mobeus Equity Partners LLP on its £19.6m minority investment in Intralink Group.
Lawyers
Practice head
Ian Piggin
Other key lawyers
Neil Hendron; Chris Towle; Gareth Baker; Christopher Letters; Chelsie Taylor