Milbank's private equity team advises funds, sponsors, and portfolio companies on transactions, structuring, and financing, drawing upon expertise in M&A, tax and regulatory matters to advise a variety of funds, sponsors and portfolio companies. Dean Sattler heads the team in New York and is a key advisor to some of the globe's largest asset managers, often instructed on complex middle market deals. Co-head Richard Presutti focuses on joint ventures and restructurings alongside M&A, and Derek Winokur is highly proficient in both leveraged buyouts and growth equity deals. Shannon Footer, Benjamin Fidler and Paul Bennett also come recommended.
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Testimonials
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‘The full-service nature and integration between practices is what makes the customer experience at Milbank stand out. ’
‘The understanding of what drives a deal, and ability to help take difficult situations across the finish line is what truly differentiates Derek Winokur from others in the industry. A special mention to Paul Bennett for incredible work on very complex situations over the years.’
Key clients
- One Equity Partners
- Willow Bay and Bob Iger
- Riverspan Partners LP
- EMH Partners GmbH
- Mythics Emergent
- Vitruvian Partners
Work highlights
- Advised One Equity Partners in its agreement to acquire TechnipFMC’s Measurement Solutions business, a leading provider of liquid meters, integrated load management metering systems and digital solutions for materials transfer through infrastructure.
- Represented Willow Bay, Dean of the USC Annenberg School for Communication and Journalism, and Bob Iger, CEO of the Walt Disney Company, in connection with the acquisition of a controlling interest in Angel City Football Club, the Los Angeles women’s professional soccer team.
- Represented Mythics Emergent in the acquisition of Three Wire Systems, a provider of information technology consulting and infrastructure services.
Lawyers
Practice head
Dean Sattler; Richard Presutti
Other key lawyers
Derek Winokur; Shannon Footer; Benjamin Fiddler; Paul Bennett