Founded in Los Angeles in 1890, Gibson Dunn & Crutcher has over 1,300 lawyers in 20 offices across the United States, the Middle East, Asia and South America. The firm’s London office has been in the market for over 30 years.

Focusses / specialisms  

The firm has a focus on private equity, M&A and capital markets. The firm has US and UK capabilities in these areas, focusing on mid-market work. The firm also works on the buy and sell side of leading private equity funds for financial sponsors.

In the banking space, the firm’s focus is on advising borrowers and sponsors on acquisition financings.

Key clients

The firm regularly work with IPI Partners, Liberty Hall Capital Partners, Fremont Realty Capital, Bruin Sports Capital, Deutsche Bank, Oaktree Capital Management, Morgan Stanley, Welltower, Elliot and Centerbridge Partners, Apollo Global Management, Blackstone, Brookfield, Centerbridge, Investcorp, CITIC Capital, Lone Star and Platinum Equity.