Dentons’ US Private Equity team has more than 25 years of experience in private equity markets in the US and around the globe. We represent private equity funds, general and limited partners, financial institutions, financing banks, portfolio companies and management in all aspects of business. We are there wherever and whenever our clients need us.

Our market-leading, multidisciplinary team operates at the convergence of strategy, finance and law. With offices in the nation's key financial and business centers, Dentons' US Private Equity practice operates at the heart of the PE markets in the world's largest economy. Whether you are a buyout or mezzanine fund, BDC, venture capitalist, SBIC, entrepreneur, angel or institutional investor, you will receive fast, reliable access to advisors who can guide you through the legal and structural issues of any transaction.

Our client teams are tailored to each deal, leveraging local market knowledge, billing rates and a balance of experience levels. We ensure that our client always derives maximum value from our relationship. From providing our clients access to financing sources and industry knowledge to keeping them abreast of deal flow, Dentons' US Private Equity team adds value throughout the relationship. Highly active in the middle market, we also pride ourselves in rendering practical, user-friendly advice that efficiently facilitates the closing of a transaction.

Combining our knowledge of legal procedures and market trends with an innovative approach, Dentons' US Private Equity team closes deals quickly, efficiently and successfully.

Key areas of focus

• Private equity leveraged transactions
• Exit M&A – sales to both strategics and financial buyers, IPOs and refinancings
• Exit M&A – vendor due diligence and internal reorganization
• Portfolio Company representation and add on acquisitions
• Acquisition finance, debt restructuring and refinancing
• Entry M&A – buyouts, spin offs, minority stakes and going-private transactions
• Fund formation and general partner/limited partner advisory
• Secondaries – directs and limited partner interests
• Financial services regulatory and tax

Recognition

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. 

Dentons recognized by Best Lawyers in America in 200 categories

August 15, 2017

Dentons, the world's largest law firm, has been recognized by The Best Lawyers in America in 200 categories in the 2018 edition of the highly regarded publication. The ranking highlights 138 individual lawyers from Dentons, including nine who have been recognized for more than 25 years, 51 who have been listed for 10 years and 12 who were included for the first time.

101 Dentons practices and lawyers ranked in Chambers USA 2015

May 22, 2015

The 2015 edition of Chambers USA: America's Leading Lawyers for Business ranks 101 total Dentons practices and lawyers and marks the advancement of key Firm practices and individuals.

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Insights

Alberta Law Review: A Playbook for International Risk Mitigation: Investor-State Treaties and Contractual Protections

February 6, 2025

International energy companies have long relied on a stable system of investor-state treaties to safeguard their rights around the world.

Private Equity Investment in Institutional Review Boards

February 28, 2024

United States: Private equity (PE) investment in health care has intensified over the past several years, particularly as PE investment in the global health care sector hit an all-time high in 2021 with the largest portion of investments in health care services in the United States.

SEC Adopts New SPAC and de-SPAC Rules

January 30, 2024

United States: On January 24, 2024, the Securities and Exchange Commission adopted new rules to enhance disclosure and provide additional investor protections in IPOs by special purpose acquisition companies and in subsequent business combination transactions between SPACs and target operating companies.

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News and Events

Recent Press Releases

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 represents Fulgur Ventures as lead investor in US$210 million late-stage investment round of Blockstream Corporation

October 24, 2024

Dentons represented Fulgur Ventures, a Blockchain-focused global venture capital fund in leading the US$210 million convertible note financing round of Blockstream Corporation, a Montreal (Canada)-based company and a leader in Bitcoin and blockchain infrastructure development.

Dentons advises on the sale of Czech optics maker Meopta to Carlyle

June 2, 2023

Dentons has advised the shareholders of Meopta Group, a manufacturer of optical, opto-mechanical, and opto-electronic solutions, in connection with the sale of the company to Global investment firm Carlyle (NASDAQ: CG). The terms of the transaction were not disclosed.

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