As the private equity industry continues to expand globally, investors increasingly need local expertise and sector knowledge. We operate in 160+ locations, spanning 80+ countries across the globe. We are also a full-service firm with deep expertise in many sectors. Our combination of geographies and sectors is unique and unrivalled.

The private equity team at Dentons in the UK has been working with many of the world's leading buyout funds, sovereign wealth funds, pensions funds, family offices and entrepreneurs for many years, helping them to raise capital and source, finance and complete transactions around the world. Our private equity team is ranked as a leading team in the legal directories, with leading individual practitioners.

Renowned as a leading firm for cross-border transactions, Dentons has an established network of offices across most regions of the world, and our lawyers have built up strong relationships with the local business and regulatory communities that can prove invaluable when looking to execute transactions or source capital. In particular, our deep history in many of the world’s emerging growth markets, such as Africa, Latin America, Asia and the Middle East, means we can offer you unrivalled insights into some of the most challenging, but potentially rewarding, jurisdictions.

In addition to M&A, we work closely with our teams of specialist advisers across the firm to give a cradle-to-grave service for fund managers, encompassing fund formation, ESG, leveraged and acquisition finance, competition, tax, litigation, regulatory expertise and more. Whether facing challenges concerning management equity packages, out-of-court restructurings or capital markets exit strategies, you can rely on our highly-developed industry knowledge.

Recognition

Private equity: transactions: mid-market deals – Tier 2
Legal 500 UK 2022

Private Equity Deal of the Year
for advising KKR on its €6.825 billion acquisition of Unilever’s spreads business
The Deal Awards Europe 2018

Dentons places in top 10 in major categories of PitchBook’s Global League Table Rankings

June 5, 2019

PitchBook’s Q1 2019 Global League Table Rankings have been released, and for the first quarter of 2019 reporting period we placed in the top 10 in all major categories. 

KKR deal wins European Private Equity Deal of the Year at The Deal Awards Europe 2018

November 7, 2018

KKR's €6.825 billion acquisition of Unilever's spreads business has won European Private Equity Deal of the Year at The Deal Awards Europe 2018. The award went to KKR, Dentons and the other advisory teams involved.

Over 120 Dentons lawyers ranked in Chambers UK 2018

November 7, 2017

Dentons is pleased to announce that 122 of its lawyers have been recognised by Chambers & Partners in the Chambers UK 2018 guide. The Firm's UK lawyers are ranked as notable practitioners across more than 50 areas spanning Banking and Finance, Corporate, Litigation, Real Estate, Energy, Transport, Employment, Competition, TMT and more.

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Insights

Sanctions Year-in-Review 2023

January 26, 2024

United States: The world of sanctions policy and enforcement saw quite a busy year in 2023—and plenty of signs that things won’t slow down in 2024. To help you keep track of the highlights, Dentons is proud to present our annual Sanctions Year-in-Review with global developments and policy updates from Canada, the European Union, the United Kingdom and the United States.

Kim Kardashian makes her debut into the world of private equity

October 17, 2022

United Kingdom: Kim Kardashian is expanding her business empire and taking a leap into the world of private equity. Ms Kardashian recently announced that she is launching a new private equity firm, "SKKY Partners". 

Significant reforms announced for UK competition law

May 4, 2022

United Kingdom: Spring 2022 has brought the publication (in near-final form) of significant and long-awaited proposals to reform UK competition law. This update sets out the key changes.

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News and Events

Recent Press Releases

Dentons advises Korzinka on US$ 110 million equity capital investment

April 3, 2025

Global law firm Dentons has advised Korzinka, Uzbekistan’s leading supermarket chain, on securing a US$110 million equity investment from Abu Dhabi Uzbek Investment and a consortium of Omani sovereign investment funds, led by Uzbek-Oman Investment Company.  The deal represents one of the largest private investments in Uzbekistan in recent years.

Dentons releases Global AI Trends Report

January 20, 2025

Dentons, the world’s largest global law firm, has published a Global AI Trends report, highlighting key risk considerations with viewpoints from multiple jurisdictions.

Dentons advises KPS Capital Partners on its acquisition of Innomotics from Siemens for €3.5 billion

May 17, 2024

Dentons has advised KPS Capital Partners, LP (“KPS”), the global private equity firm focused on investing across a range of manufacturing industries, on its acquisition of Innomotics GmbH (“Innomotics” or the “Company”), a world-leading electric motors and large drives company, from Siemens AG for €3.5 billion. 

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