Sectors

Private Equity

Specialist private equity lawyers.

Delivering value for our clients

Funds continue to be raised, new investments made and exits realised. During the life of an investment we are seeing a greater emphasis on active management of portfolios, a trend of bolt-on / buy-and-build investment propositions and active post-transaction integration. This comes with it more scrutiny on the portfolio company and its exit-readiness, as well as its risk profile and ESG performance during the life of an investment.

Our specialist areas

We offer our clients bespoke business solutions to help them navigate challenges, realise ambitions and further accelerate growth.

Management advisory

We are experienced in advising Private Equity-backed portfolio companies and their management teams and recognise that management need to be appropriately included in any process, and incentivised by it, but equally they must not hold up any transaction or risk its success.

Post-acquisition integration

When looking to grow your business through acquisition, it is crucial to ensure that your acquisition aligns to the strategic and operational objectives of your business.

Portfolio company focus

We advise Private Equity-backed portfolio companies and their management teams providing value across the investment lifecycle.

Why choose Foot Anstey?

What sets us apart is our ability to support our clients at every stage of the investment cycle, from the initial deal through to portfolio integration post-completion and ongoing management of portfolio companies.

While our team’s credentials are backed up by legal directory rankings and awards, what we believe is more valuable is the depth of our experience; we’ve taken the time to really understand the challenges faced by PE-backed portfolio companies and their management teams face and have developed practical and innovative solutions to support their needs.

Recent experience

Agilio Software

We advised Agilio Software, the UK’s leading healthcare operations technology provider, on its acquisition of The Fresh.

Quilam Capital

We advised longstanding client Quilam Capital on the sale of its shareholding in bridging lender, Tuscan Capital, to Allica Bank.

Travel Chapter

Travel Chapter acquired Original Cottages, a Norfolk-based cottage letting agency with over 5,500 UK properties. Foot Anstey’s Private Equity team advised Travel Chapter on the acquisition and then advised on the post-acquistion integration strategies.

Our people

Our award-winning and highly commercial Private Equity team has seen steep organic growth over the past 5 years, having expanded its ranks to service a growing roster of prestigious clients. We have a significant specialism in advising on bolt-on and buy-and-build M&A for portfolio companies.

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What do our clients say?

“Our partnership with Foot Anstey has been instrumental in helping us secure a successful outcome.”

Agilio Software 2024

“Thank you to the Foot Anstey team for once again providing expert guidance throughout the transaction.”

Quilam Capital 2024

“Foot Anstey’s legal expertise and guidance were invaluable throughout this transaction, ensuring a smooth and efficient process from start to finish. We are grateful for their support and look forward to the new opportunities and advancements this transaction will bring.”

Isopharm 2024

“Foot Anstey’s proactive and pragmatic approach, combined with he team’s deep knowledge of our business and industry, made a complicated integration a success. Having their specialist expertise on hand helped us to fulfil our strategic and commercial objectives, and deliver the project on time, and on budget.”

Travel Chapter 2024

“Foot Anstey is a very client-focused law firm, creating an environment of trust and confidence in the lawyer-client relationship.”

Legal 500 UK 2024

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