Private equity and venture capital

Recognised as a leading practice (Chambers UK), the breadth of our expertise in private equity and venture capital ranges from seed funding through development capital to management buy-outs and other late stage refinancings across a broad spectrum of industry sectors and jurisdictions. 

We regularly advise on the establishment of private equity funds and are therefore alive to the underlying pressures on investment managers.

Our client base includes entrepreneurs seeking funding, venture capitalists, business angels, private equity houses, high net worth individuals, management teams, small independent fund managers, debt providers and pension trustees on pensions underfunding issues. 

We can help you with:

  • MBOs, MBIs, BIMBOs and LBOs
  • Start-up and early-stage investments
  • Secondary buy-outs
  • Public-to-privates
  • Exits by sale and IPO
  • Employment contracts and management incentives
  • Debt and mezzanine finance
  • Establishment of private equity funds and fundraising

A deep knowledge of the venture capital sector, coupled with the capacity and reach of a global player

Chambers UK 2009

"The kind of top client service that is hard to find"

Chambers UK 2009

"The sheer commitment of Stephenson Harwood is key to its success"

Chambers UK 2010

"Total dedication"

Asia Pacific Legal 500 2009/2010

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