Private Capital

We provide unrivalled expertise on the design and execution of complex and innovative cross-border structures and deals, supporting our clients at the most senior level.

Covering every aspect of private capital investment, we bring new and original ways of thinking to the complex legal challenges our clients face. We are expert advisors across the capital structure in all relevant asset classes including private equity, private credit, infrastructure and real estate, and provide unparalleled guidance on distressed and institutional investment strategies and fund level financings. Our global upstream fund formation, fund financing, and CLO and structured finance teams advise on and execute the most complex structures.

With dedicated teams in the major financial centres and regional hubs around the world, we provide extensive coverage for our Private Capital clients – with the largest global footprint among leading law firms. In addition to transactions, our regulatory, compliance, investigation, disputes, risk management, employment and tax teams support our clients’ need for complex strategic advice across all disciplines.

Our industry leading international client base includes all types of funds, managers and investors, from regional private equity funds to global multi-strategy managers, sovereign wealth funds, pension funds, family offices and insurance companies.

Our recent experience

Bridgepoint Group

We advised Bridgepoint and the shareholders of Element Materials Technology on the sale of Element to Temasek for a reported USD7 billion. This included the negotiation of a certain funds staple financing package.

The Carlyle Group

We advised a consortium consisting of Carlyle, JLC Infrastructure, Ullico and Ferrovial on the USD9.5bn deal to develop, construct and operate the new Terminal One at John F. Kennedy Airport in New York City. 

CDPQ

We advised CDPQ on its USD5bn acquisition and financing of interests in three of DP World’s flagship assets in the UAE.

EQT

We advised the EQT Infrastructure VI fund on its EUR3.4bn acquisition of a 60 percent stake in a new company which will operate the Italian telecom provider Wind Tre's mobile and fixed network.

Macquarie Capital

We advised Macquarie Capital on its acquisition of an 85% interest in Excel Telesonic India Private Limited. Known as CloudExtel, they are a leading Indian digital infrastructure operator.

Mubadala Investment Company

We advised Mubadala on its partnership with TAQA and ADNOC under the Masdar brand.

Starwood

We advised Starwood on its financing of the acquisition by entities owned by funds managed or advised by Blackstone Inc. and its affiliates of Crown Resorts Limited, a publicly-listed Australian gaming company.