The PE and portfolio GC community

With 35+ years helping private equity (PE) funds and private equity backed businesses scale legal teams in the UK and globally, we have launched the Taylor Root PE and Portfolio GC community: a network that connects GCs in private equity firms and PE-backed businesses globally.

Why join the community?

Our network provides General Counsel the opportunity to connect with other Lawyers in private equity firms and portfolio companies.

You will gain:

  • Access to industry peers and senior leaders
  • Expert insights from senior GCs in PE firms and portfolio companies
  • Access to Taylor Root’s private equity legal talent specialists
  • First refusal on exclusive events
  • A monthly email newsletter full of key insights

EXPECT TO HEAR ABOUT

If you are a General Counsel in a private equity firm or PE-backed business and would like to be a part of this unique community of lawyers please complete the form below.

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General Counsel resources

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The modern GC: culture, conduct and the judgement no one trains you for

  • Posted June 11, 2026
Contents Key insights The role of the general counsel is evolving in ways that are not always captured in formal job descriptions. While much attention has been given to the expanding scope of the role and the increasing regulatory burden, the more fundamental shift is subtler. Many of the most challenging aspects of being a […]
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Stepping up: How heads of legal can progress into the general counsel role

  • Posted March 19, 2026
The transition from head of legal to general counsel (GC) has become an increasingly significant career step within organisations. While both roles require extensive legal expertise, the GC position carries a broader strategic remit, encompassing enterprise-wide risk management, governance oversight and senior leadership responsibilities. As organisations face heightened regulatory expectations, operational complexity and evolving commercial […]
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How General Counsel in the Netherlands are building AI-ready legal teams

  • Posted March 9, 2026
Across the Netherlands, artificial intelligence is more than a technology conversation. For General Counsel, it has become a structural and workforce question. As organisations review how automation and legal tech fit into their operations, many are doing so at different speeds. This reflects the uneven pace of AI adoption across the Dutch legal market.  This shift is happening against a complex backdrop. Parts of […]

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