Private Equity


We’re experts in private equity and are recognised as leading players in the PE advisory market.

Our success in private equity is founded on the strength of our team and our client relationships. We have extensive private equity experience, including in-house, so we know how it works.

We work with sponsors, funds, management teams, PE-backed businesses, banks, family offices and high-net-worth individuals on all aspects of private equity projects.

The nature of the relationships we build with our clients means that we get to be a part of the whole investment cycle – from initial investment through to exit, often completing buy and build strategic acquisitions along the way.

Our practical understanding of private equity enables us to offer clear, pragmatic advice geared towards success.

We advise

Private equity funds

From your first round through to subsequent investment, we support you with day-to-day issues, restructuring and refinancing. And when it’s time to leave your investment – by sale, recapitalisation or flotation – we’ll advise on the best exit strategy.

Investors

If your company is looking to take on private equity, we know that the investment process can be complex. Our expertise and practical understanding of the process enables us to solve any challenges that arise along the way. We help you to navigate paperwork, questions, meetings and negotiations with other advisers, so that your transaction runs smoothly.

2023 | Deals review

Our Corporate and Private Equity team has had a busy year, working with some of our amazing clients on over 46 deals with a total deal value of more than £500 million.

Watch the video to find out more about the deals we’ve been busy with and what some of our clients had to say about us.

Testimonials

  • This is a strategic deal for us, and is key in supporting our security portfolio, and we’d like to thank Laura and Tom for their support. Their in-depth knowledge of both the legal and practical aspects of corporate acquisitions, as well as their relevant sector experience means that they were able to handle the transaction from start to finish in a seamless way, and were very commercial in their approach.

    Tamsin Ashmore | CFO
    Ultima Business Solutions

  • The team at Capital know what they’re doing – and it’s been apparent on this deal. Their transaction and private equity expertise, experience in the IT services sector, as well as their pragmatic and efficient approach, made it enjoyable to work with the team.

    Thomas Hobbs | Investment Manager
    Apse Capital

  • Terrafend is a fast growing, venture capital backed sustainability company. Consequently, many of our transactions are diverse in nature and have tight execution timetables. In Sarah, we found the ideal legal counsel to guide and support our business growth. She has a strong understanding of corporate finance, great attention to detail and an innovative and pragmatic thought process – imperative for early stage businesses who have to ‘get things done’, without compromise and to the highest possible professional standards.

    Benjamin Reid | Chief Executive Officer
    Terrafend

  • Gareth, Mel and all of the team at Capital Law have been fantastic – they provided pragmatic advice and calmly guided us throughout the process.

    Steve Edwards | Founder and CEO
    Silvertel

  • Gareth, Sara & the team at Capital Law have been a huge support for us in getting this deal done. Their advice, knowledge and project management have been invaluable. The team have been a real pleasure to work with and we look forward to working together again soon.

    John Cordrey | Private Equity Principal
    Foresight Group

  • I can’t recommend Capital Law enough if you are selling equity in your business. The team led by Gareth Williams-Davies were thoroughly professional and were able to offer a commercially balanced view on all aspects of the transaction. The breadth of skills within Capital Law allowed Gareth to bring in specialist colleagues when required and I could not have been represented better. Gareth’s calm and experienced tone was a great advantage during some of the trickier negotiations and he was a significant factor in completing the transaction.

    Paul Daly | Founder
    Energy Saving Lighting