Debbie is a Partner in our Corporate Group and leads the Private Equity practice. With over two decades of experience advising on complex corporate transactions, Debbie is known for her pragmatic approach, deep sector insight, and ability to build long-term, trusted client relationships. She focuses on private equity and mergers and acquisitions (M&A), bringing strategic clarity to every deal.

Working closely with private equity sponsors and management teams across a range of sectors, Debbie helps her clients to navigate acquisitions, exits and investment structures. Her strengths include identifying potential obstacles early on and creating strategic solutions to overcome them, ensuring that transactions are completed smoothly and on time. This has led to high-profile transactions for clients including Endless, LDC,  Magnesium Capital, Stagwell Inc. Menzies Distribution Limited, Hovis Group Limited and Renew Holdings Plc.

Languages:

• English

Memberships:

• BVCA

Awards:

• Endorsed by Acritas Stars as a stand out lawyer
• The Lawyer’s UK ‘Hot 100’
• Shortlisted for Corporate Lawyer of the Year in the 2023 Legal 500 Powerhouse Awards
• Shortlisted for Corporate and Commercial: Individual (Outside London) of the Year in the Legal 500 UK 2020