Private Equity Leaders Trust Us for Swift, Sound Solutions
The time it takes to structure a private equity transaction can make or break a deal. When the stakes are high and time is short, private equity leaders turn to White & Case to craft a fast, focused and effective strategy to complete the deal. From groundbreaking, monumental acquisitions to smaller strategic deals, our private equity team has implemented innovative transactions with precision and care for established institutions, entrepreneurs and smaller visionaries alike.

A Recognized Global Leader in Private Equity Transactions

• Mergermarket ranked White & Case #1 Legal Advisor in Global Buyouts (based on number of deals) for the 1st Quarter 2008
• Mergermarket ranked White & Case #1 US-originated law firm for European Private Equity Buyouts (based on deal volume over a three-year period from March 2005 – March 2008)
• PLC Cross‑Border Private Equity Handbook 2007/2008 recommended our Firm in 12 jurisdictions for private equity (Belgium, Czech Republic, England, Finland, France, Germany, Japan, Mexico, Poland, Russian Federation, Sweden, and the United States)
• Legal 500 USA 2007 ranked our Firm among the top US Private Equity Practices
• Chambers Europe 2007 ranked White & Case a Tier One Private Equity Practice (Central & Eastern Europe)
• Legal 500 EMEA 2007 ranked our Firm's Private Equity Practice in 2 jurisdictions (Germany, UK)
• IFLR1000 2008 ranked our Firm's Private Equity Practice in 4 jurisdictions (France, Germany, Hong Kong, UK)
• PLC Cross-Border Quarterly 2006 ranked White & Case 2nd in Global Private Equity Super League

Adding Value to Your Deal From Start to Finish
When structuring a transaction, the private equity team begins by thoroughly evaluating the investment under consideration and acquisition proposals. Our lawyers advise you on structuring and presenting bids, negotiating and drafting acquisition and financing agreements, right through the completion of the transaction. We also have the capabilities to represent private equity firms and other parties involved in private equity deals through the complete cycle, including the:

• Formation: We assist private equity funds in initial fund raising, and building the private equity investment fund;
• Investment: We advise private equity firms in their portfolio investments;
• Management: We act for private equity funds in the day-to-day management of their portfolio companies,  including restructurings, refinancing of existing debt, add-on acquisitions and management incentive schemes; and
• Exit: We assist private equity funds and other investors in exiting their investments, whether by sales or recapitalizations of portfolio companies or by taking them public.

Pivotal Players in Private Equity Choose White & Case
The most respected names in private equity trust our team for sound solutions. Clients include:

Our clients benefit from our:

• Relationships with many leading private equity firms and financial institutions around the world
• Private equity and M&A teams' more than 500 lawyers in 25 countries
• Offices in all major financial centers and virtually every significant emerging market
• Deep experience delivering intricately structured transactions in virtually every leading industry in multiple jurisdictions with speed and care

Everything You Need from One Team
You can rely on our global team to provide you with innovative, sound solutions and first-rate representation in every major area of law, industry and global jurisdiction.  Our expansive capabilities across multiple practices worldwide, insights from our highly experienced, attentive and accessible lawyers, and our commitment to client service and communication combine to offer you everything you need from one law firm.