Private Equity and Venture Capital

We work with private equity sponsors, venture capital firms, founders and management teams at every stage of the deal cycle. Whether you’re leading or participating in a buy-out, raising growth capital, or selling to private equity, we provide clear, pragmatic advice to help transactions progress smoothly.

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Private equity buy-outs

We advise on management buy-outs, buy-ins, leveraged deals, and secondary buy-outs, helping you structure a deal that works for everyone.

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Venture capital investments

Support for early-stage and scale-up businesses raising VC funding, as well as for investors backing high-growth opportunities.

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Growth capital and equity fundraising

We guide founders and management teams through equity raises, helping you prepare for investment and protect your position.

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Distressed acquisitions

Practical, responsive advice on time-critical and distressed opportunities, with pragmatic and responsive legal support.

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Disposals

We support businesses preparing for sale to private equity or trade buyers, ensuring a smooth process from start to finish.

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Trusted by organisations, families and professionals across the UK
High-quality corporate team, partners from/trained at large firms, bringing that experience into the lower mid-market. - Diverse team/backgrounds delivers broad perspectives, insights, and experience.
Legal 500
Trusted by organisations, families and professionals across the UK
Nigel Hoyle is a straightforward character offering sound commercial advice, an incredibly friendly individual who seeks to get to the nub of the issue in an efficient manner. Alex Hall (legal director) - a breath of fresh air, and extremely competent at delivering sound corporate advice.
Legal 500
Trusted by organisations, families and professionals across the UK
Rebecca is notable for her collaborative style, working effectively across teams and jurisdictions to deliver joined-up advice. More broadly, the team’s culture is a significant differentiator. There is a clear emphasis on collaboration, knowledge-sharing, and continuous improvement, which translates into a more cohesive and effective service.
Legal 500
Trusted by organisations, families and professionals across the UK
Rebecca Holden stands out for her strategic judgment and ability to navigate complex situations with clarity and confidence. I trust her, not only for her legal expertise but also for her commercial insight and calm, solutions-focused approach.
Legal 500
Trusted by organisations, families and professionals across the UK
A key strength of the team is its accessibility and responsiveness. Partners are closely involved throughout matters, providing strategic oversight while remaining approachable and engaged. At the same time, associates are proactive, detail-oriented, highly capable, often anticipating issues before they arise and ensuring that matters progress efficiently.
Legal 500
Trusted by organisations, families and professionals across the UK
Blacks stands out for combining deep technical expertise with a genuinely commercial, client-first approach. Not only are you dealt with by specialists in their field, but also by pragmatic advisers who understand the broader business, regulatory, and reputational context in which we operate.
Legal 500
Trusted by organisations, families and professionals across the UK
Each and every individual, and I think I've dealt with 7 or 8 in recent months, are all without a doubt friendly, responsive, efficient, and always willing to assist. Communications are clear, concise, and prompt.
Legal 500
Trusted by organisations, families and professionals across the UK
I wanted to take the opportunity and send a big thank you to you, Rebecca and Daisy. I have never before experienced a situation similar to the one I found myself in recently, and I must say having you in my court made all the difference (and I won’t exaggerate if I say it helped me sleep at night).
Corporate Client
Trusted by organisations, families and professionals across the UK
I am so pleased that we chose to work with Alex and her colleagues on this project, as they have been an absolute pleasure to deal with and so helpful and patient along the way, making the process much easier than it could have been and getting us to the position we are now in, with a completion!
Corporate Client
Trusted by organisations, families and professionals across the UK
I still remember when we first met almost 23 years ago now (come May/June) in your office in Leeds and am therefore delighted that all those years later and after the help you have provided at different points, that you and your colleagues have played such a big part in the sale process to the EOT and completion.
Corporate Client

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