Law firm Stephenson Harwood has significantly strengthened its Private Equity practice with the strategic appointment of partner Paul Barron, who has joined the firm’s London office.
Paul Barron comes on board with two decades of extensive experience in the private equity and corporate transaction sectors. He has a record of advising a diverse clientele that includes private equity houses, corporate entities, management teams, and various types of investors.
His expertise encompasses the full spectrum of private equity matters, such as company acquisitions, business disposals, bolt-on transactions that enhance existing portfolios, consortium arrangements for collective investment strategies, minority investments in growing companies, and the structuring of management equity plans that incentivize key personnel. And his practice is not only focused on the UK market but also spans international jurisdictions, making him well-equipped to handle cross-border transactions.
The private equity and funds team at Stephenson Harwood is multi-disciplinary, offering a broad range of specialized knowledge and skills in critical areas of private equity, including leveraged buyouts, growth and venture capital investments aimed at innovative startups and expanding businesses, management advisory roles designed to guide executives and shareholders, bolt-on acquisitions that create synergies within portfolios, secondary transactions involving the sale of private equity fund interests, and comprehensive fund formation services that assist clients in establishing and managing investment funds.
This expertise positions Stephenson Harwood as a leader in the private equity space, prepared to deliver tailored solutions that meet the evolving needs of its clients.
KEY QUOTE:
“Private equity and private capital work is a core focus for the firm, and as markets become increasingly challenging and complex Paul’s experience will bring significant advantages for our clients. We anticipate notable growth in key markets over the next economic cycle, and Paul’s expertise in mid-market and upper mid-market transactions will strengthen our existing capabilities.”
Partner Tom Nicholls, Head of Corporate, Stephenson Harwood
