Today’s private equity market is constantly evolving – you need a legal team who understands the nuances of the industry.
When it comes to acquiring, divesting or restructuring, our aim is to provide you with trusted, experienced lawyers who are fluent in legal lexis and fully aware of the current private equity market trends. At Reed Smith, we provide targeted, cutting-edge insights based on our deep understanding of the industry and the key drivers for your business.
Whether you are on the buy-side or sell-side, are a private equity firm, hedge fund, venture capital fund, financial institution, portfolio manager, entrepreneur, or if your business is in need of private equity investment, we can represent you. Truthfully, our sweet-spot is middle-market funds. We have a particular understanding of the distinctive interests, priorities, risks and constraints facing such funds and have emerged as a leader operating in this space.
Our exceptional comprehension of the private equity market allows us to provide real-time industry insights, along with a truly tailored level of partnership and service. Add in the integration we have with our tax, finance, regulatory and industry colleagues, and we deliver the innovative strategies your private equity needs require.
We deliver skilled support throughout the lifecycle of any private investment, including:
- Acquisition financing transactions
- Corporate counsel and compliance, including governance issues and executive compensation
- Formation of private equity funds
- Investment transactions
- Management of employment and equity transactions
- Portfolio company purchase and sale transactions
- Regulatory compliance
Our experience extends to all types of private equity transactions, including:
- Those involving minority and majority interests
- Mergers, acquisitions and dispositions
- Leveraged buyouts and management buyouts
- Spin-outs
- Carve-outs
- Outsourcing
- Real estate
- Cross-border transactions
- Emerging markets activities
With clients ranging from private equity funds and portfolio companies to investors, entrepreneurs and executives, you can count on our private equity lawyers for the depth and sophistication you need. And, with practitioners across the globe, we can represent you no matter how or where your business intersects with the private equity industry.
