We bring a wealth of experience of private equity investments to ensure that you can achieve your commercial aims and protect your position.
Our clients trust us to deliver commercial and straightforward advice in connection with private equity investment whether that be growth capital, management and institutional buy-outs, initial public offerings, refinancing and portfolio acquisitions.

Working collaboratively across DWF, we ensure every angle of your transaction is carefully scoped, planned and executed, including any related banking and finance matters, tax and regulatory compliance issues, IP, brand protection, pensions and employment matters, as well as wider commercial matters.

The team has deep-rooted experience in the PE market meaning our experts consistently deliver commercial, innovative and pragmatic, yet straightforward advice to investors and management teams in private equity transactions, including;

Management and institutional buy-outs
Leveraged buyouts
Growth capital
Public to private transactions
Re-financing
Fund Formation
Portfolio acquisitions
Portfolio management

With our standing and presence in the market, DWF can rely on an extensive network of skilled lawyers in various jurisdictions to provide our clients a seamless and co-ordinated approach to private equity transactions. In addition, we draw on recognised experts in key industry sectors and specialist areas of law, making us well placed to advise on the full range of transactions.

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Management Advice

Management Advice

We have considerable experience of advising management teams on mangement buyouts, mangement buy-insand Primary and Secondary Buyouts.

We support management through the lifecycle of an Investment(s) on a broad range of matters including advising on joint venture and investment arrangements (including management shareholder protections), management incentive schemes, personal tax planning, directors' duties and portfolio acquisitions and disposals.
Private Equity Fund Formation

Private Equity Fund Formation

We have a reputation for unparalleled international private equity funds experience, market knowledge and commercial insight. Our deep experience and broad market knowledge cover virtually all types of private equity funds across a wide range of structures, formats and jurisdictions.

From leading private equity fund managers to independent boutiques and emerging fund sponsors, we advise a large range of private equity fund clients at all stages of the PE fund investment life cycle - from fund structuring and capital raising to investment, through investment and onto exit.