Brendan Lian is an associate in the London office of Gibson Dunn and is a member of the firm’s Mergers and Acquisitions, and Private Equity Practice Groups.
Brendan primarily advises on private equity acquisitions and equity investments. He has experience on a range of transactions including acquisitions, disposals, joint venture arrangements, equity arrangements and general corporate matters for a mix of independent and sponsor-owned portfolio companies.
Prior to joining Gibson Dunn, Brendan worked in the London office of another major international law firm.
Selected experience*:
- Advised Providence Equity Partners LLC on the sale of Superstruct Entertainment to KKR
- Advised Oaktree Capital Management, L.P. on the sale of its controlling interest in Banca Progetto S.p.A., an Italian bank, to Centerbridge
- Advised Energeticky a Prumyslovy Holding, A.S. on the establishment of a 50:50 JV between EPH and TotalEnergies valued at €10.6 billion and its €5.1 billion sale of 50% of its flexible power generation business in Western Europe (Italy, United Kingdom, Ireland, the Netherlands and France) to TotalEnergies
* Some of these representations occurred prior to Brendan's association with Gibson Dunn.
Capabilities
Credentials
Education:
- University of Law - 2023 LPC Distinction
- University College London - 2022 LL.B. (First Class Hons)
Admissions:
- England & Wales - Solicitor