Private Equity

Private Equity

We deliver specialized advice on a range of private equity transactions, from multi-jurisdictional landmark acquisitions to single-market add-on investments.
Private Equity

Private Equity overview

White & Case's private equity practice is recognized globally for its deep experience and comprehensive support across the full spectrum of private equity transactions. The team advises leading private equity sponsors, portfolio companies, entrepreneurs and emerging visionaries on complex cross-border buyouts, monumental acquisitions, strategic add-ons, growth investments, exits and co-investments. With a presence in all key financial centers worldwide, White & Case delivers strategic, commercial and innovative solutions tailored to clients' needs, leveraging its multidisciplinary expertise in M&A, finance, tax, liability management and regulatory matters. The Firm's collaborative approach and market insight help clients navigate challenging deal environments and achieve their investment objectives efficiently and effectively.

Private Equity experience

Americas

Advised Brookfield on its acquisition of Inter Pipeline Ltd., a Canadian company publicly traded on the Toronto Stock Exchange, for an implied value of CAD 13.5 billion.

Advised CVC's acquisition of a significant ownership position in Epicor, a global provider of industry-specific enterprise software to promote business growth, from Clayton, Dubilier & Rice.

Advised Nordic Capital on its acquisition of a majority stake in Anaqua, a global intellectual property management SaaS platform, from Astorg.

Advised co-investors in a group led by Blackstone on a CAD 7 billion equity investment in Rogers Communications Inc., Canada's leading communications and entertainment company.

EMEA

Advised CVC on its partnership with Therme Group to launch the €1 billion Therme Horizon joint venture.

Advised EQT and IFS on the minority stake sale and investment in enterprise software provider IFS at a €15 billion valuation.

Advised EQT's sale of portfolio company Karo Healthcare, one of Europe's leading consumer health platforms, to KKR.

Advised Goldman Sachs Asset Management's €2 billion acquisition of Synthon.

Advised PAI Partners on its acquisition of a majority stake in Beautynova, a global leader in the professional haircare products sector, from Bluegem.

APAC

Advised AGIC Capital on its acquisition of Solmetex, a leading provider of dental products, systems and consumables.

Advised CVC DIF and Cbus on the sale of their combined portfolio of renewable energy assets in Australia, including an 80.1 percent stake in Bright Energy Investments, to Potentia Energy (formerly Enel Green Power Australia).

Advised EQT on its US$2.7 billion tender offer for Fujitec; US$1.7 billion acquisition and privatization of Benesse Holdings, Inc.; and the US$1.1 billion sale of Pioneer Corporation to CarUX.