Government and industry leaders know that privatization is a complicated process, with business concerns and a government’s responsibilities to its people in a delicate balance. That’s why they turn to White & Case. We have handled more than 100 privatization assignments around the world – and we translate that experience into results for our clients.

We help plan and execute privatizations, and then guide strategic and financial investors in managing their newly privatized businesses. We are consistently ranked among the top law firms in the world in advising governments, state-owned enterprises, multilateral institutions, international banks and strategic and financial investors on privatization transactions.

Practice Highlights White & Case has assisted sovereigns and their advisers in the structuring and consummation of more than 100 privatization transactions. Our Privatization practice group includes more than 150 lawyers in offices throughout our 24-country network, providing us with crucial on-the-spot knowledge of local laws and conditions. We offer a complete range of legal assistance to parties involved in privatizations. We’ve advised on privatization transactions in a wide variety of industries, including: Airlines Automobile manufacturing Banking Cement Chemical Electricity Insurance Natural gas Oil refining Steel Telecommunications Transportation Water supply and distribution

A Trusted Government Advisor
We help draft legislation, establish regulatory frameworks and restructure state-owned enterprises and industries. We pioneered privatization efforts in the countries of Eastern Europe and the former Soviet Union, and have worked with governments around the world to create and implement privatization programs.

Capital Markets Capabilities
Governments and privatized companies often turn to the capital markets to achieve their goals.  And the players involved in these transactions often turn to us for help. Governments, state-owned enterprises and underwriters rely on our renowned securities practice, familiarity with local law, and fluency in many languages to help them succeed in a wide variety of capital markets privatizations.

Local Knowledge, Global Strength
With our network of 37 offices around the world, we have the local presence and on-site knowledge that are often crucial for successful privatization transactions. And we back up our local knowledge and capabilities with the experience and resources that only a global law firm can provide.