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Private equity: transactions - mid-market deals (up to £500m)

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Winston & Strawn LLP

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An ‘excellent transatlantic practice with strong ties into continental Europe’, Winston & Strawn LLP handles a growing volume of instructions relating to take-privates, private-to-privates, and carve-outs. The group is jointly led by Paul Amiss and Nicholas Usher, with the former noted as a ’standout’ partner who expertly handles public M&A, and the latter ‘a perfect deal captain’ for complex, cross-border transactions. Ian Borman's broad remit encompasses debt financing, junior capital transactions, and joint ventures. Other key figures include Mohima Khanom, a crucial supporting presence across a number of domestic and multijurisdictional deals.
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Testimonials

Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.

  • ‘Very able and diverse team that provide a hugely personalised approach and vast array of specialisations. We have worked closely with the commercial and litigation team and from the partners to the associates there is a high calibre of lawyers.’

  • ‘They have a personalised, tailor-made approach and are prompt to respond to any queries. Issues of any nature are always resolved with ease. The standout partner is Paul Amiss.’

  • ‘Excellent transatlantic practice with strong ties to continental Europe.’

  • ‘Nick Usher drives deals forward and is a great guy to work with.’

  • ‘Practical, eyes on the prize, problem solvers.’

  • ‘Nicholas Usher stands out. The perfect deal captain for a multijurisdictional transaction.’

Key clients

  • Sun Capital Partners
  • Volery Capital Partners
  • Argand Partners
  • Water Street Healthcare Partners
  • Kainos Capital Limited
  • Tiger Infrastructure Partners, LP
  • Capdesia Group Limited
  • Industrial Opportunity Partners LLC
  • Adams Street Partners
  • Hudson Hill Capital LLC

Work highlights

Represented Sun Capital Partners in connection with the £250m investment mandate with Santander-owned alternatives manager, Deva Capital.
Represented Capdesia Group and TORIDOLL Holdings on their acquisition of The Fulham Shore PLC, who operate Franco Manca and The Real Greek restaurant chains.
Represented Abercross Holdings and members of the Saudi Royal Family in connection with their investments in a $1.5bn luxury real estate development project in the Caribbean.

Lawyers

Practice head

Paul Amiss; Nicholas Usher

Other key lawyers

Ian Borman; Mohima Khanom