Private Equity Investors
We understand what private equity investors need to achieve and the pressures they face. Whether you’re investing in a new platform, progressing a bolt on acquisition, raising funds, planning an exit or navigating employment, property, litigation or tax issues, we bring practical experience across every stage of the investment lifecycle.
Key contacts
Richard Wilkey
Head of National and London Corporate Teams
If you’re planning on buying or selling a company, looking to invest or seeking investment, or have any other issue related to running a business, let’s have a chat. I’m passionate about seeing businesses grow and develop, and I’ll provide you with commercial, proactive advice.
Rachel Turner
Partner, Head of Thames Valley Corporate Team
I take pride in every single thing I do – whether I’m lead adviser on a multimillion-pound corporate transaction or putting up wallpaper, I want to be the best. Therefore, when it comes to your corporate matters, I’ll use my skills, experience and commerciality to provide you with the best advice.
Meet the team
Comprehensive expertise for private equity investors
As regulations continue to evolve, competition between funds intensifies and deal-making shows no sign of slowing, you need advisers who can move quickly with you.
Our can-do approach sets us apart. We’re not simply corporate lawyers; we’re trusted advisers focused on achieving the right outcome for you and your business. We bring the technical rigour and commercial pragmatism that competitive deal environments demand, operating with the speed and partner-level engagement that private equity clients expect.
Our private equity experience
We act for private equity sponsors, portfolio businesses, founders and management teams. Our focus is on building long-term relationships, and our clients return to us across successive funds and transactions.
We work as one integrated team, bringing together specialist lawyers, tax experts and corporate finance advisers. Our joined-up approach helps deals progress efficiently, protects value and reduces risk.
Preparing your business for private equity investors
Preparation is often one of the most challenging parts of a transaction. Private equity investors carry out detailed due diligence across every area of a business. Preparing early can have a significant impact on deal speed, value and outcomes.
We can run a red flag report before formal due diligence begins, prepare your data room and help shape clear, consistent responses to common due diligence questions, especially around contracts, liabilities and intellectual property.
Services from our Corporate team
Recognition of our work
Legal 500 2026 – Top Tier Firm