Private equity investment is all about long-term return, so structuring the investment terms to achieve that outcome is vital. Our team provides results-focused advice throughout the investment lifecycle, from deal structuring to exit. We advise on all aspects of an investment, including setting up new funds, buy-outs, exits and portfolio...

Whenever a public body provides financial support to a commercial organisation, it is necessary to consider whether such support constitutes state aid under EU and EFTA law. State aid rules may apply in a wide range of scenarios, including where a public body intends to invest in new infrastructure, provide...

We are a leading legal adviser in the mid-market for mergers, acquisitions and takeovers of publicly listed companies. Our team advises UK and international organisations on all aspects of buying and selling public and private companies and businesses. Many of these transactions are cross-border and span a range of industry...

Our export control team is built upon strong industry experience, having developed a clear understanding of market practice through our work with a range of clients on export compliance strategies. Our extensive experience liaising with the ECO and HMRC means that we know how the key UK export control regulators...

The infrastructure group provides sector-focused energy expertise for a diverse range of energy projects and the commercial agreements and regulatory frameworks that underpin them. We advise developers, financiers, owners and energy utilities on energy generation, distribution, storage, supply and efficiency. Our advice includes negotiating EPC, O&M and finance contracts; electricity...