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Chris Sheaffer reposted thisChris Sheaffer reposted thisWill 2026 finally be the year PE deal activity accelerates? After the toughest fundraising environment since 2018, there are signs the logjam is breaking. Our partners break down why this time might actually be different - and what sponsors, lenders, and LPs should be watching. Read more from Chris Sheaffer, Jay Spader, Brendan Leanos, and Ben Brimeyer: https://lnkd.in/gAP5rGQA
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Chris Sheaffer reposted thisChris Sheaffer reposted thisReed Smith recently represented ORIX Capital Partners in the sale of the Entertainment Media division of Optimal, a portfolio company held by one of its funds, to Capstone Point Holdings, LLC. The division will operate under its legacy name, Optimad Media, an investment, planning, and execution firm serving studios, distributors, networks, and content creators. 🔗 https://lnkd.in/eRh4QBjn The Reed Smith deal team was led by Chris Sheaffer, Anatoliy Rozental, and Lowell Bourgeois and included Brent McDonough and Jenna Johnston.
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Chris Sheaffer reposted thisChris Sheaffer reposted thisReed Smith recently represented ORIX Capital Partners in its definitive agreement to sell Peak Utility Services Group to Greenbelt Capital Partners. The transaction is expected to close upon customary regulatory approvals and closing conditions: https://lnkd.in/ePe9ZapY Peak provides essential utility infrastructure services across the United States, including maintenance, repair, and upgrades for electric, gas, and telecommunications networks. The Reed Smith deal team was led by Chris Sheaffer, Anatoliy Rozental, Lowell Bourgeois, Brent McDonough, and Jenna Johnston.
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Chris Sheaffer reposted thisChris Sheaffer reposted thisReed Smith was broadly ranked in the 2025 league tables published by PitchBook and The Deal, bolstering the firm’s continued recognition as one of the most active in private equity, M&A, and venture capital. “These rankings reflect the scale and sophistication of the transactions we are executing across private equity, M&A, and growth capital,” said Chris Sheaffer, global vice-chair of the firm's Private Equity Group. “We are seeing sustained demand from sponsors, companies, investors, and founders, and our global platform enables us to manage complex cross-border deals and fund-level matters alike." Read the full article: https://lnkd.in/eEAsj7fH
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Chris Sheaffer reposted thisChris Sheaffer reposted thisThis week, our Private Equity team kicked off its first PE Deal Forum of the year in Los Angeles, bringing together leading sponsors and investment banks at our Century City office to explore opportunities across the Industrials and Business Services sectors. We were pleased to host an outstanding group of funds, including: Ares Management Aurora Capital Balmoral Funds Fusion Capital Partners Gallant Capital Highview Capital Interlock Equity Nexus Capital Management PACIFIC AVENUE Platinum Equity Skyview Capital Tayeh Capital Group Truelink Capital Windjammer Capital Investors Participating investment banks included: Houlihan Lokey, Jefferies, KeyBanc, Kroll, Piper Sandler, Stephens, Stifel, Stout, and William Blair. It was a highly productive day filled with thoughtful dialogue, new connections, and meaningful momentum for the year ahead. Looking forward to what promises to be a busy year ahead.
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Chris Sheaffer reposted thisChris Sheaffer reposted thisThis week, our Private Equity team kicked off its first PE Deal Forum of the year in Los Angeles, bringing together leading sponsors and investment banks at our Century City office to explore opportunities across the Industrials and Business Services sectors. We were pleased to host an outstanding group of funds, including: Ares Management Aurora Capital Balmoral Funds Fusion Capital Partners Gallant Capital Highview Capital Interlock Equity Nexus Capital Management PACIFIC AVENUE Platinum Equity Skyview Capital Tayeh Capital Group Truelink Capital Windjammer Capital Investors Participating investment banks included: Houlihan Lokey, Jefferies, KeyBanc, Kroll, Piper Sandler, Stephens, Stifel, Stout, and William Blair. It was a highly productive day filled with thoughtful dialogue, new connections, and meaningful momentum for the year ahead. Looking forward to what promises to be a busy year ahead.
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Chris Sheaffer reposted thisChris Sheaffer reposted thisLast week, the Reed Smith Private Equity team hosted our annual ski trip at the award-winning Stein Eriksen Lodge in Deer Valley Resort – three days of fresh powder, great company, and memorable time in one of the country’s most iconic winter destinations ⛷️ Alongside world-class skiing and high-speed snowmobiling through a stunning mountain backdrop, the trip featured a panel discussion on The State of Middle Market Private Equity. Moderated by Reed Smith partner and Vice-Chair of Global PE Chris Sheaffer, the panel included Emil Fajersson of Northleaf Capital Partners, Josh Putterman of Bluejay Capital Partners, Nate Palmer of CIBC, and Reed Smith debt finance partner Jay Spader. An unforgettable few days filled with valuable insights, meaningful discussions, and strong connections – thank you to everyone who joined us! 🙌
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Chris Sheaffer reposted thisChris Sheaffer reposted thisReed Smith LLP Partner and Global Vice-Chair of Private Equity Chris Sheaffer was quoted in a PitchBook article, “Tariff fears hinder US buyout firms’ forays into Europe.” Attractive targets include German industrial companies, consumer deals in Italy, pharmaceutical businesses in the Nordics and technology providers across the continent, said Christopher Sheaffer. “We’ve seen people slow down the processes. They are trying to get a bit more color on where things are headed to [geopolitically],” he said, adding that these firms were pursuing cross-border transactions, as well as investments in companies that operate primarily in Europe or the UK. Despite the announcement that tariffs are now off the table, “Liberation Day taught us that it could be short-lived,” Sheaffer said. Read the full article here: https://lnkd.in/dYcYxit3 #PrivateEquity
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Chris Sheaffer reposted thisChris Sheaffer reposted thisDespite a challenging market backdrop, Reed Smith LLP achieved a record level of #privateequity deal volume in 2025. We also expanded our platform with the opening of three new offices and further strengthened our capabilities through the addition of a number of new attorneys across the firm. We are grateful to our clients and business partners for their continued support throughout 2025 and look forward to building on this momentum in what is already shaping up to be a very busy 2026. Please see below to download the Reed Smith Private Equity 2025 Year in Review brochure.
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Chris Sheaffer liked thisChris Sheaffer liked thisAttending CLOC Global Institute (CGI) isn’t just about getting out of the office—it’s about staying relevant in a function that’s evolving fast. As legal operations continues to mature, the expectations are clear: drive efficiency, deliver data-driven insights, and operate as a true business partner. CGI is one of the few places where you can step back from the day-to-day and focus on how to actually make that happen. What I’ve found most valuable: 🔹 Practical takeaways you can bring back and implement—not just ideas, but real solutions 🔹 Peer connections with people facing the same challenges (and willing to share what’s working) 🔹 Exposure to what’s next in legal tech, service delivery models, and department strategy As the Co-Minnesota CLOC regional representative, I also see the impact these conversations have beyond the conference. The insights, ideas, and relationships built at CGI carry back into our local community and help elevate how we operate across the board. If you’re heading to CGI this year, I’m looking forward to connecting—especially with others from the Midwest. Always great to compare notes and bring back ideas we can actually put into practice. #LegalOperations #CLOC #CGI #LegalTech #InHouseCounsel #MinnesotaCLOC #LegalInnovation
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Chris Sheaffer liked thisChris Sheaffer liked thisAnother one 🚀 We recently added a new deal tombstone to commemorate an acquisition for our Soundcore Capital Partners Fund III Portfolio Company, TreeServe, LLC. Because this was another proprietary transaction, we weren’t part of / reacting to a banker-led or broker-led auction process. No lucite arrived in the mail from an intermediary. Instead, we had the opportunity to create something that reflects how the deal actually came together, directly, collaboratively, and with alignment from day one. Great creativity by Tejas Tope! That’s been a consistent theme for us. To date, Soundcore has completed 113 acquisitions, and 109 / 96.5% of those have been directly from founders. We believe the best outcomes often come from building relationships early, moving with conviction, and working side-by-side with founders to structure the right long-term home for their business, not just “winning” a process. Proud of the continued momentum at TreeServe and grateful to the founders who trust us as partners with what they’ve built.
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Chris Sheaffer liked thisChris Sheaffer liked thisReed Smith LLP Advised ORIX Capital Partners On Sale Of Peak Utility Services Group To Greenbelt Capital Partners Team: Chris Sheaffer, Anatoliy Rozental, Lowell Bourgeois, Brent McDonough, Jenna Johnston Link to read full News: https://lnkd.in/gQfXxGnw #legalera, #legalupdates, #reedsmith, #orixcapitalpartners, #greenbeltcapitalpartners, #mna, #privateequity
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Chris Sheaffer liked thisChris Sheaffer liked thisWill 2026 finally be the year PE deal activity accelerates? After the toughest fundraising environment since 2018, there are signs the logjam is breaking. Our partners break down why this time might actually be different - and what sponsors, lenders, and LPs should be watching. Read more from Chris Sheaffer, Jay Spader, Brendan Leanos, and Ben Brimeyer: https://lnkd.in/gAP5rGQA
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Chris Sheaffer liked thisChris Sheaffer liked thisArthur Zuckerman, COO, joined peers across private equity and growth investing at the Firstboard.io® New York Summit representing Soundcore Capital Partners on the panel "The Private Equity Playbook – Tech-Fueled Value Creation at Scale." As boards navigate increasing complexity, strategic, technology-informed perspectives are essential to driving performance, managing risk, and unlocking portfolio value. Firstboard.io's mission is to increase the number of women technology leaders on both private and public boards elevating company performance and shareholder value. Thank you to Firstboard.io for bringing together this community of leaders and for convening such impactful discussions. Photo credit: Richard Slaby Photography
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Chris Sheaffer liked thisHonored to be recognized among so many of my talented and well-respected colleagues in this dynamic practice area. Thank you, Financier Worldwide Magazine!Chris Sheaffer liked thisCongratulations to Andrew Freedman at Olshan Frome Wolosky LLP featuring as a Distinguished Adviser in our Power Players report on Shareholder Activism, reflecting on his career and the market. “The message is clear: activism is normalised and durable. Looking ahead, M&A will be a major catalyst.” Andrew Freedman at Olshan Frome Wolosky LLP features as a Distinguished Adviser in our Power Players report on Shareholder Activism, imparting his insights. You can find our report here: https://lnkd.in/eNK5fDsB
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Chris Sheaffer liked thisThrilled to have had the opportunity to represent the Frontline Road Safety Group team in this fantastic transaction with my corporate colleagues Ethan Seery, Michelle Kraus, Elizabeth Dyche, and Haley Potter. Holland & Knight LLP
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