Showcasing vast expertise in private equity investments and management buyouts, Squire Patton Boggs fields a ‘strong team of industry experts’, primarily focused on the infrastructure, energy, and tech industries. The outfit draws upon strong multi-jurisdictional capabilities, mainly handling M&A transactions and sales of issued share capital. From London, Paul Mann heads the private equity division, primarily focusing on all types of corporate work. Ben Squires is described as a ’standout partner’, and Charles Leeming concentrates on global carve-outs and joint ventures. Splitting his time between London and Manchester, James Fitzgibbon counsels entrepreneurs and management teams, whilst Julian Thatcher is praised for being ‘commercial and pragmatic’.
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Legal 500 Editorial commentary
Testimonials
Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.
‘Highly responsive, commercial team with strength in depth. Full-service firm in support.’
‘Julian Thatcher - highly responsive and engaged; commercial and pragmatic; transparent communicator; very easy to work with.’
Key clients
- ECI Partners LLP
- LDC
Work highlights
Advised the Shepherd Building Group on the sale of Portakabin Limited, a leading provider of modular building infrastructure, to Antin Infrastructure Partners.
Practice head
Paul Mann
Other key lawyers
Ben Squires; Charles Leeming; James Fitzgibbon; Julian Thatcher; Matt Canipa; Mona Mojtabavi