Overview
With a broad range of financial investor clients, including private equity houses, multi-asset managers, and portfolio companies, we provide expert guidance on all aspects of the private equity life cycle, from capital deployment and M&A to debt and equity financing, growth, restructuring, and exits.
Commercially-minded
Our integrated team of regulatory, investigation, and dispute experts sets us apart and ensures compliance and protection for our clients.
We have a broad footprint and work across industries and practice areas, providing commercially-minded advice tailored to our clients’ needs.
With our differentiated approach, wide sector expertise, and global market reach, we are well-equipped to serve private capital clients at every stage of their investment journey.
Our expertise extends to secondary and co-investments, allowing us to provide expert, focused advice tailored for clients.
A Trusted Partner
The private equity industry is known for its fast pace, competitiveness, and innovation. We have the experience and expertise to meet the complex demands of this industry.
From structuring investments to adapting to regulations and addressing market volatility, our in-depth knowledge of market trends and deep industry experience enable us to help our clients execute the right deals with the right terms, minimising risk and building portfolio value.
As a trusted partner throughout the investment process, we offer a wide range of services, including acquisitions, add-ons, refinancing, portfolio company management and restructuring, and exits.
Our private equity lawyers work across industries and practice areas, including tax, finance, intellectual property, M&A, and employment, providing commercially-minded advice that takes into account our clients’ needs and applies a multi-disciplinary approach.
Regional Clients, Unique Advice
We understand every deal is unique, and we strive to tailor our advice to each client’s specific culture and priorities.
Our extensive experience in the region, combined with our industry-focused approach, positions us as a leading advisor for private equity transactions.
Whether it’s industry-focused, growth equity, large cap, or middle market, our experience gives us a broad view of the market and the trends that shape it.
We understand the increasing focus on the digital revolution in the private equity landscape, and our depth of knowledge in this area is invaluable to our clients.
We provide sound commercial advice on all aspects of the deal, assisting influential private equity investors in implementing transactions with accuracy and care.
We also advise on corporate reorganisation and restructuring, alongside regulatory reporting requirements, using fully integrated sector groups.
A Differentiated Approach
Our differentiated approach sets us apart from other law firms. We have deep sector expertise, allowing us to assess risk affecting complex assets and revenue streams across various investment strategies.
Our multi-disciplinary transaction teams enable us to serve clients at every stage of the investment life cycle.
Whether you are a sponsor, portfolio company, or management team, we are here to provide strategic counsel and comprehensive legal advice to help you achieve your goals in the private equity industry.
Contact us today to learn more about how we can assist you in navigating the complex world of private equity.
Our Services
Haldanes offers a comprehensive range of services to meet client needs including:
- Strategic advice covering acquisition financing and pre/post-acquisition restructuring.
- Transaction structuring, shareholder arrangements and corporate advisory.
- Mergers and acquisitions and exits, trade sales, management buyouts.
- Human resources and talent management.
- Tax issues and planning in coordination with tax advisers.
- Data Privacy.
Representative Experience
- Represented an international costume jewellery brand in its acquisition by a private equity group. Our role involved negotiating and drafting various transaction documents, such as the sale and purchase agreement, and agreements with employees and designers.
- Acted for a well-known global fashion and lifestyle brand in relation to the acquisition of a minority interest by a private equity group, involving negotiations and drafting of subscription agreements, shareholder agreements and employment contracts.
- Acted for an early-stage investment company established by a leading retail and fulfilment group, involving advising on acquisition targets, negotiating and drafting acquisition and shareholder agreements for a range of investments in baby food, skincare, and children’s entertainment; and leading due diligence for the same.
