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Clifford Chance wins Private Equity International 2015 Law Firm of the Year (Transactions) in Europe

5 March 2015

Clifford Chance wins Private Equity International 2015 Law Firm of the Year (Transactions) in Europe

Leading international law firm Clifford Chance has been voted "Law Firm of the Year in Europe (Transactions)" for the 14th consecutive year by the readers of Private Equity International magazine. The awards reflect the industry's view as they are independent with no sponsorship or judging panel involved.

Jonny Myers, Global Head of Clifford Chance's Private Equity group said:

 "We are proud to have won this award for the 14th consecutive year. It's a testament to the quality of our team and our preeminent position throughout Europe in this competitive market."

 "2014 was an exciting year for private equity, particularly in Europe where debt became more readily available and for exits where IPO levels were at their highest since the financial crisis. In such a climate, clients want advice from firms with strong capabilities throughout Europe and the ability to combine a range of expertise to deliver the very best service."

 Deal highlights:

In 2014, the Clifford Chance Private Equity team advised:

  • Permira on the acquisition of CABB International, one of the leading manufacturers of fine chemicals, from Bridgepoint
  • The AA, the UK's leading breakdown and recovery service and its owners,  Acromas, Permira, CVC and Charterhouse, on its IPO on the  London Stock Exchange, in a transaction valuing the equity at £1.3bn and giving the company an enterprise value of £4bn
  • The Carlyle Group on its first investment into the banking sector in Nigeria, through its investment into Diamond Bank
  • Equistone on A-Plan Insurance sale
  • Clayton, Dubilier & Rice on the acquisition of a significant stake in leading UK variety retailer, B&M Stores, from the Arora family and its subsequent IPO