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Our UK Equity Capital Markets practice has again been ranked at the top of the law firm advisers list for AIM-listed companies for August by Adviser Rankings Limited   London Stock Exchange Brad Isaac Neil Matthews Edward Westhead Melanie Talbot David Bowcock Lily Searle Dana Eyre Francesca Lo Ed Slegg Adam Jones Gurkirat Rehal Oliver Perkins Dominic Gurney-Champion Caitlin Hepworth Georgia Keogh #capitalmarkets

Goodwin's #CapitalMarkets, M&A, and #PrivateEquity practices have been recognized as leaders in Q3 League Table Rankings across the industry. Goodwin was awarded the top position in Refinitiv's Q3 League Tables for Global M&A by deal count, and was recognized as number one by Mergermarket for Global and US M&A, in addition to Global, US, and European buyouts. The firm was highly ranked in the Bloomberg Global M&A and Capital Markets League Tables. #MergersandAcquisitions

Here are some insights about #BusinessValuations from our Managing Director Terry Putney!

Any firm even thinking about taking on an outside strategic investor or selling 100% of the firm should reach out to us! We have an expert team and connections with many PE and other strategic investment partners. Let us help you navigate the process! #whitmantransitionadvisors

Here is a short article about the significance of Christmas in Private Equity and M&A transactions. We hope you enjoy reading. Have a great holiday season and best wishes for the new year! #PrivateEquity #MergersAndAcquisitions #Christmas #LutherLawfirm

Dive deeper into the intricacies of firm valuations and discover the essential metrics private equity, family offices, and publicly held companies rely on. Watch the full episode of Impactful Insights with Terry Putney of Whitman Transition Advisors LLC to gain valuable knowledge and elevate your understanding! Watch the full episode: https://lnkd.in/ghfvbrTw #FirmValuations #CPAFirm #PrivateEquity #FirmAdvisory

Cleary partners Kenneth Blazejewski and Maurice Gindi explore the #secondaries market in the latest issue of Private Equity International. Click below to learn more. #PrivateEquity #PrivateFunds #InvestmentFunds

Thanks to PEI for chatting with us on Cleary’s experience with private funds liquidity transactions. The new PF Adviser rules won’t derail the trends discussed in this interview, but there’s a lot in those requirements for sponsors to consider when executing continuation vehicle deals: the direct requirements related to valuation/fairness and related disclosures but also the more general requirements of the rule with which CVs may need to comply!

BREAKING: Lazard successfully advised on three major GP-led secondary transactions: 1️⃣ Pollen Street Capital: Guided a €1 billion continuation fund, facilitating acquisitions and transformative M&A activities. 2️⃣ Lion Capital: Assisted in a €415 million continuation fund to acquire interests in AllSaints and Alain Afflelou, reinforcing our expertise in the consumer retail sector. 3️⃣ Harbour Group: Supported a $425 million continuation fund, aiding in acquiring seven key assets and fueling additional M&A initiatives. These deals showcase Lazard's commitment to innovative financial solutions and our leading role in the private equity landscape. Proud to be part of these groundbreaking transactions! Read the full article here: https://lnkd.in/d3dSi2ku Get 1 month FREE: https://lnkd.in/eBHYx37M #Lazard #PrivateEquity #FinancialExcellence #InvestmentStrategy #MarketLeaders

The number of M&A deals signed globally in the second quarter of 2024 fell 21%, compared with that period a year ago, while deal volumes grew 3.7%, according to data from Dealogic. Top deal lawyers and investment bankers brushed off concerns about the health of the M&A market, saying their pipelines were in robust shape going into the latter half of the year. ‘It just feels like a regular old M&A year, and I think we'll just keep cruising along,’ said Damien Zoubek, co-head of U.S. corporate and M&A at Freshfields. Some advisers noted the rate of dealmaking has returned to levels seen in pre-pandemic years. Subscribe to The Daily Docket: https://reut.rs/4aBvwvO