Goodwin partner and European Private Equity chair Anu Balasubramanian has been recognized as a Top Twenty Most Influential Private Equity Lawyer for 2026 by Private Equity News. This annual list recognizes the “leading legal minds in the buyout sector.”
With more than 20 years of experience, Anu leads teams across London, Paris, Munich, Brussels, and Luxembourg. She specializes in private equity law, with a strong focus on cross-border mergers, acquisitions, divestitures, and joint venture transactions. Anu also has extensive expertise in leveraged buyouts, corporate M&A, and portfolio advisory across sectors such as technology, software, retail, and services.
Private Equity News highlighted Anu’s track record advising on complex leveraged buyouts and corporate M&A transactions, as well as her work with clients including Francisco Partners, Oakley Partners, and Marlin Equity Partners.
In addition to this honor, Anu has been named “One of the 10 Most Innovative Lawyers in Europe” by The Financial Times. She is also ranked in the “Hall of Fame” by Legal 500 UK and has been highly ranked for several years by Chambers UK and IFLR.