Practice areas

Macfarlanes has advised private equity houses on leveraged buy-outs since the inception of the private equity industry in the UK in the 1970's.  Today, we are one of the pre-eminent law firms in this sector, with eight of the ten partners who focus on private equity transactions being recognised by directories as highly recommended individuals.

Our history, and the depth of our resources, means that our knowledge of "standard" issues and how to resolve them, and of the current issues concerning private equity houses, is almost unparalleled.

What sets us apart from the other pre-eminent firms in this sector is our strength in the specialist areas that are required for private equity transactions.  As a firm, year after year, the directories note that, of the City firms, we have the highest percentage of recommended lawyers.  We can deliver these high levels of expertise in areas such as funds, financial services regulation, tax structuring, pensions and environment, from individuals who are used to providing advice in the context of private equity transactions.