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The Law Firm Deal Makers
MAKING LAW & PRIVATE EQUITY WORK SUCCESSFULLY
Taha + Watmough
Adil Taha & Jonathan Watmough bring together a unique combination of deep experience of private equity with deep experience of law firms to make the right law firm deals happen on the right terms
ADIL TAHA
8 years in investment banking at Merrill Lynch & HSBC
Joined Private Equity in 2019
Executed 3 PE deals in UK legal and 1 in UK accountancy
Launched 2 law firms in London & 1 in New York
Engineered rescue & relaunch of 2 law firms
Multiple C-suite roles in UK law firms, including COO & CEO
Private equity deal maker specialising in UK legal since 2019
M&A partner at RPC at 30
Managing Partner at 38
3 x winner of Law Firm of the Year
Author of 'How To Thrive In A Commercial Law Firm'
Twice named in The Lawyer's HOT 100 lawyers in the UK
The Managing Partners' Forum's 'Strategic Leadership Award'
JONATHAN WATMOUGH
Award-winning former City law firm Managing Partner
Trusted advisor to law firm leaders, speaker, author, coach and NED
FOR LAW FIRMS:
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Orientating law firm leaders about how private equity works and whether it might be suitable for them
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Preparing law firm businesses and partnerships for potential investment
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Attracting private equity interest and assessing indicative proposals
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Negotiating terms with preferred bidders
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Aligning the partnership behind the proposed deal
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Post-deal support to make the investment work
FOR PRIVATE EQUITY:
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Sourcing and assessing potential law firm investments
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Strategic due diligence
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Structuring investment proposals and communicating them in the right way
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Demystifying the law firm market, partnership and strategy
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Interfacing with law firm leaders and partnerships to make deals happen
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Post-deal support to make the investment work
GOOD REASONS WHY WE'RE DIFFERENT
& WHY IT MATTERS
3
1. We have the expert inside track
Between us we have 45 years of combined experience of the worlds of private equity and law firms. We know what it takes to make a successful law firm and a successful private equity deal. We have been there and done it ourselves. We can help you go there and do it
2. We are independent & objective
We are on your side and we will tell you what you need to know
3. We understand
We are like you. We have done what you do. We have felt what you feel. We are there to provide friendly, non-judgmental, understanding support to help you achieve your ambitions
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