The awards recognise excellence among private equity fund managers and service providers in Europe. The winning firms were selected via a widespread survey of more than 100 GPs and other key industry participants.

Reed Smith’s market-leading global private equity team advises private equity funds, institutional investors, family offices, independent sponsors, alternative asset managers, and their portfolio companies.

The team works across multiple industries, assisting private equity funds through their full life-cycle and providing multi-disciplinary advice, real-time industry insight and high levels of partnership and tailored service.

In September 2022, Reed Smith also received recognition at the inaugural Private Equity Wire & Hedgeweek European Credit Awards, winning the Best Law Firm – Lending and Securities category.