Private Equity

As a law firm with a strong focus on M&A, SK&S advises various clients involved in the private equity and VC sectors (including financial sponsors, investors, financiers, portfolio companies, and management) in transactions ranging from venture and growth capital transactions to very sizeable capital markets deals. Drawing on our longstanding experience, SK&S’ lawyers understand the complexities and nuances of the most sophisticated private equity deals and the specific challenges these transactions entail. As a result of our relationship with renowned international law firms and our engagement in various international legal networks, we are often involved in complex multi-jurisdictional deals.

We have in-depth sector and industry knowledge, particularly in regulated industries (e.g. the banking, fin-tech, and energy sectors), and therefore, we are able to guide our clients through the most complex regulatory environments.

We are recognized for our business pragmatism and advice tailored to our clients’ real needs. Drawing on our experience, we are able to anticipate a variety of scenarios and propose rational and effective solutions to meet our clients’ needs.

Our Private Equity practice includes, in particular, advisory services concerning, among others, the banking, finance, and capital markets. In close coordination with lawyers in SK&S’ other departments, we provide comprehensive advice including:

tax and corporate transaction structuring
acquisition financing
legal and tax due diligence, including vendor due diligence
antitrust clearance and other regulatory filings
drafting and negotiating transaction documentation
W&I insurance
management participation programs
distressed M&As
implementing pre- and post-acquisition corporate structures and
on exits, including by way of fund-to-fund and trade sales as well as IPOs.

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We are involved in various transactions at all stages of the investment life cycle from initial investment to exit. To this end, we develop innovative and customized direct investments, co-investments, and joint-venture deal structures (for both buy-side and sell-side transactions). Our support also includes structuring and implementing management participation programs and refinancing transactions.

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In our work, we emphasize efficiency, transparency, and proper communication.

We understand that we are entrusted with managing strategic projects and are always available. We strive not only to answer questions but also to address the real business needs of our clients.