Goodwin is a reliable choice for private equity firms operating in the European mid-market and the growth equity sectors, adding particular value on transactions within areas of sector focus for the firm as a whole, including healthcare, tech and financial services. As well as working alongside the firm’s corporate group to provide the debt financing of M&A deals they are handling, the team, which is led by Simon Fulbrook, has also been active of late handling a number of refinancings. Fulbrook is adept at advising on debt financing throughout the capital spectrum and is a key contact, as is Richard Hughes, who is gaining increased market recognition.
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Key clients
- Accel-KKR
- ECI Partners
- Lloyds Development Capital
- G Square Private Equity
- Graphite Capital Management
- H.I.G. Capital
- Mayfair Equity Partners
- McWin Capital Partners
- TA Associates
- Lock 8 Partners
Work highlights
Advised McWin Capital Partners on the financing of 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 Mayfair Equity Partners on the financing of its investment in VG, a leading independent provider of private wealth, corporate and fund administration services.
Advised Graphite Capital Management on the financing of its acquisition of the entire issued share capital of Storal Learning Ltd, an operator of 26 nurseries and two out-of-school clubs across the UK.
Practice head
Simon Fulbrook
Other key lawyers
Richard Hughes; Thomas Plowman