Gordon Milne

Partner | Private Equity | Davis Polk

United Kingdom

About

Experience

  • Partner at Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP
    Aug 2024 - Present · 1 yr 11 mos

    I have over 25 years’ experience of advising on all aspects of private equity transactions. I am a trusted adviser to sponsors, financial institutions and management teams and regularly advise clients on their most complex and highest value transactions. I have an extensive track record across the full spectrum of PE deals, including buyouts, acquisitions, cross-border carve-outs, public-to-private takeovers, mergers, demergers, co-investments and exits by way of auction sales or IPOs. My experience spans a broad spectrum of sectors, including healthcare, consumer products, media, technology and industrials. My work has been recognized by Chambers and IFLR1000, and I have been ranked by Chambers as a leading individual for private equity for over 10 years.

  • Partner at A&O Shearman
    May 2024 - Aug 2024 · 4 mos

    I advise private equity houses, financial sponsors and their portfolio companies on the full range of cross border M&A and corporate finance transactions including complex carve-outs and public-to-private takeovers. I have over 25 years of private equity experience and am recognised as a Leading Individual in private equity by Chambers and Legal 500. Clients interviewed by Chambers commented: “He is incredibly experienced and very pragmatic and commercial." “He's very smart and thoughtful in his approach.” “He has excellent judgement and a strong understanding of the commercial context.”

  • Allen & Overy LLP (23 yrs 8 mos)
    • Partner
      May 2009 - May 2024 · 15 yrs 1 mo

      Specialising in private equity. Extensive experience advising a wide range of clients on numerous domestic and cross-border buy-outs and exits.

    • Senior Associate
      May 2004 - Apr 2009 · 5 yrs

    • Associate
      Oct 2000 - Apr 2004 · 3 yrs 7 mos

  • Dickson Minto (On-site)
    • Associate
      May 1999 - Sep 2000 · 1 yr 5 mos

    • Trainee
      Sep 1997 - Apr 1999 · 1 yr 8 mos