White & Case LLP routinely advises on six-figure acquisitions, sponsor-to-sponsor transactions, public company take-privates and cross-border platform investments across sectors including technology, healthcare, infrastructure, energy and financial services. Oliver Brahmst is responsible for heading the practice and is known for advising international sponsors on large-cap and cross-border buyouts, consortium transactions, take-privates and complex exits across a broad range of sectors. Morgan Hollins is a key contact in the Houston office and regularly leads sponsor-led acquisitions and exits in asset-intensive and regulated sectors. Adam Cieply has significant experience representing sponsors and institutional investors on infrastructure and energy transactions. Daniel Kozin is regularly seen advising private equity sponsors on cross-border buyouts, divestitures and minority investments. All lawyers mentioned are based in New York unless otherwise states.
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Testimonials
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- ‘This practice stands out for its ability to combine deep technical expertise with commercial judgment, delivering solutions that are both legally sound and strategically aligned with client objectives. Potential clients should know that the team excels in handling complex, cross‑border transactions, integrating corporate, tax, regulatory, and financing expertise seamlessly. Compared to other firms, they offer exceptional partner engagement throughout the deal lifecycle, ensuring continuity and speed without sacrificing quality. What truly differentiates them is their proactive approach - anticipating issues before they arise and providing clear, actionable guidance rather than theoretical analysis. ’
- ‘Adam Cieply is an exceptional partner. He is calm under pressure, very commercial, and solution‑oriented. He translates complex issues into clear options with quantified risk, then drives negotiations to practical outcomes without slowing the timetable. What we value most is his hands‑on continuity from start to finish: he stays close to the details, anticipates counterparty moves, and keeps the workstreams aligned across corporate, financing, tax, and regulatory tracks.’
- ‘They have deep industry knowledge, which is invaluable to me and my firm.’
Key clients
- CVC Capital Partners
- Brookfield Infrastructure and Renewables
- Haveli Investments
- Ares Management
- Blackstone Credit
- Nordic Capital
- I Squared Capital
- Macquarie Infrastructure Partners
- Certares Management
- Mill Rock Capital
- Harvest Partners
- Cobepa
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.
Practice head
Oliver Brahmst
Other key lawyers
Morgan Hollins; Adam Cieply; Dan Kozin