H1 2026 Private Equity Spotlight

Practice Snapshot

170+
Total Deals Across 25+ Industries
$80+ Billion
Total Global Deal Value
400+
Private Equity Lawyers Globally

Deal Characteristics

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Team Expansion

H1 2026 saw the addition of five strategic lateral hires, strengthening the group’s capabilities and expanding its ability to support clients globally. Welcome to Anu Balasubramanian, Larissa Cespedes-Yaffar, Jamie Holdoway, Cory Lewis, and Chetan Sheth.

Awards & Accolades

#1 Most Active Law Firm Globally for M&A
Ranked the most active law firm for M&A by deal count by LSEG.
Tier 1 for Private Equity Worldwide
Named a top law firm for Private Equity by The Legal 500.
Leading Firm for Private Equity Globally
Recognition from leading publications such as Chambers, Mergermarket, Best Lawyers and ILFR100.

Individual Recognition

John LeClaire - Legal 500, Hall of Fame: Private Equity Buyouts (Middle Market)

Anu Balasubramanian - Private Equity News, Top Twenty Most Influential Private Equity Lawyers 2026

Katherine Baudistel - Los Angeles Business Journal, Leaders of Influence: M&A

Deal Highlights

To stay up to date on our recent transactions, visit our Private Equity page under our News & Events section.

Our Private Equity Practice

To learn more about how we can help, visit our expertise page or email privateequity@goodwinlaw.com.

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