Practice

Private Equity

Accelerating Private Equity Deals with Deep Industry Insight

Sheppard’s Private Equity team members serve as trusted advisors to private equity funds, independent sponsors, family offices and their portfolio companies throughout the investment lifecycle. 

We combine deep sector expertise and proven deal experience with a commercial approach that accelerates transactions and gets deals done—from platform acquisitions through portfolio company growth and exits. 

Unlocking Growth and Maximizing Value at Every Deal Stage

Our team is known for market knowledge, business-minded strategies and a practical ability to efficiently manage sophisticated transactions.

Ranked for corporate/M&A and private equity in Chambers USA (2025), the firm received the “Deal of the Year” award at the Los Angeles Business Journal’s 2025 M&A Awards and the “Private Equity Deal of the Year” at Global M&A Network’s 2024 M&A Atlas Awards. 

Our team skillfully navigates deals in highly regulated industries, managing compliance, control rights, multi-state regulatory reviews and industry-specific structuring. We deliver deep sector knowledge with practices of renown: 

  • Healthcare 
  • Life Sciences 
  • Food & Beverage 
  • Renewable Energy
  • Aerospace & Defense 
  • Communication 
  • FinTech 
  • AI 
  • Entertainment 

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