Mainly focusing upon the healthcare, financial services, and tech sectors, Goodwin has extensive knowledge in complex buyouts, cross-border M&A, and fund formation issues. Additionally, the team has experience in assisting private equity funds with the acquisition of issued share capital and purchases of minority stakes in companies. Located in London, Richard Lever mainly focuses upon corporate restructurings and leveraged buyouts, Gemma Roberts is a joint venture and carve-out specialist, while Carl Bradshaw acts for management teams and investment funds. Tessa Agar stands out for her insight in venture capital investments, and both Arvin Abraham and Ian Keefe are highlighted for financing and divestment knowledge. George Weavil is also cited as an integral member of the outfit.
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Key clients
- Accel-KKR
- Bregal Investments
- ECI Partners
- Lloyds Development Capital
- G Square Private Equity
- Graphite Capital Management
- H.I.G. Capital
- Hg Capital
- Intermediate Capital Group
- LGT Capital
- Mayfair Equity Partners
- SK Capital
Work highlights
Advised TA Associates in connection with its acquisition and investment in Agilio Software, a UK based software solutions business designed for hospitals and dental practices for the purposes of regulatory compliance, from August Equity and certain other minority shareholders.
Advised McWin Capital Partners on its acquisition of the entire issued share capital of Sticks ‘n’ Sushi Holdings A/S, a popular sushi-based restaurant chain with multiple restaurants in Denmark, the UK and Germany.
Advised Intermediate Capital Group and portfolio company Broadstone on its strategic growth investment from Lovell Minnick, a private equity firm focused on investments in financial services, business services and financial technology companies.
Lawyers
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Other key lawyers
Richard Lever; Gemma Roberts; Carl Bradshaw; Tessa Agar; Arvin Abraham; Ian Keefe; George Weavil