Akin Expands London Private Equity Practice with Addition of Partner Angela Becker
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(London) – Akin announced today that Angela Becker has joined the firm as a partner in the private equity practice in London, further enhancing the firm’s growing sponsor-side M&A capabilities.
“Angela’s addition builds on the significant momentum of our private equity team in London, and globally,” said Daniel Walsh, Akin co-chair based in London. “Her commercial approach and deep experience advising sponsors and corporates on complex, cross-border deals make her an excellent fit for our expanding platform.”
David Sewell, co-head of the corporate practice at Akin, added: “Angela’s arrival adds further depth to our transactional offering in London and globally. With Dan Oates having recently joined the team, together they bring complementary experience that enhances the cross-border support we provide to sponsors on sophisticated, high-value transactions.”
Becker’s arrival follows a period of sustained growth for Akin’s London private equity practice, which has seen increasing instructions from leading sponsors and sponsor-backed corporates on complex, high-value mandates across the UK and Europe. She will work closely with Akin’s global private equity, M&A, finance, tax and antitrust teams to support clients from initial investment through portfolio management and exits.
Becker advises private equity sponsors and corporates on complex, multi-jurisdictional transactions spanning acquisitions, leveraged buyouts, disposals, co-investments, minority stakes and public-to-private deals.
Commenting on her move to Akin, Becker said: “I’m excited to help build on Akin’s strong sponsor relationships and growing deal flow. The firm’s integrated approach and investment in the London market align with how clients want their cross-border deals executed.”
About Akin’s Private Equity Practice
Akin’s private equity practice brings together a global M&A team focused on clients across the funds space with one of the world’s leading investment management and tax practices. With more than 40 years of experience advising private equity funds, the firm has helped some of the industry’s pioneers form funds and deploy capital worldwide since the earliest days of the modern funds industry. Clients include traditional leveraged buyout and growth funds, as well as private credit, energy, infrastructure, activist, and other sector-specific investors.
Akin is a leading international law firm with more than 900 lawyers in offices throughout the United States, Europe, Asia and the Middle East.
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