Sharon Skipper-Gordon named Private Equity Rising Star by Law.com

We are proud that Law.com International has named Sharon Skipper-Gordon one of its 2025 Private Equity Rising Stars, recognising exceptional emerging talent across the UK and Europe.

This prestigious annual list celebrates lawyers under 40 who have delivered outstanding work in the private equity sphere. For the 2025 edition, nominees were assessed on their ability to build and lead client relationships, the scale and complexity of recent deals, market reputation, and wider contributions to their firms and the profession.

Sharon was commended for her technical excellence and cultural leadership, alongside an impressive client portfolio. Beyond transactional work, Law.com highlighted her commitment to training and recruitment, leadership in women’s initiatives, and advocacy for working parents.

Commenting on Sharon’s impact, one of Sharon’s clients, told Law.com:

Another client described Sharon as: “Exactly the kind of trusted advisor you want in your corner.”

Addleshaw Goddard’s Private Equity team is recognised as a leading adviser, with expertise spanning large-cap and mid-market transactions, founder sell-side mandates, and an increasing focus on independent sponsors and management roles. With offices across the UK, Europe and a comprehensive Middle East network, we are ideally positioned to support clients across the full breadth of the market.