
Corporate
Private Equity
Mergers & Acquisitions
Neil W. Townsend is a partner at Willkie Farr & Gallagher in New York City, where he co-chairs the Private Equity Practice Group. With extensive experience in private equity transactions, mergers and acquisitions, and securities transactions, Neil represents financial sponsors and advises on leveraged buyouts, executive compensation plans, and private investment transactions. His clientele includes private equity funds, corporations, and financial institutions across various industries such as technology, healthcare, and energy services. Recognized by Chambers USA and Best Lawyers in America, Neil is a leading practitioner in Private Equity and M&A.
Private Equity Transactions
Mergers & Acquisitions
Corporate Finance & Securities
Strategic Investments & Partnerships

- Crescentia Capital acquired the target/assets from C&D Industrial Maintenance in a private equity transaction. - Deal value was 3700000000 Sector: Industrial Services; Location: USA. - On the acquirer side, legal representation details are not available, but involved lawyers include Neil Townsend, Aaron Savella, John Knapke, Colby Gardner, Katherine Lubrano.
Aug 27 2025
4B
Private Equity

Partner
2017 – Unknown


- VSP Vision acquired Eyemart Express from Eyemart Express in a acquisition on 2025-01-24. - Deal value was 3300000000 Sector: Optical Retail; Location: USA. - On the acquirer side, Kirkland & Ellis advised, led by Rajab Abbassi, Kimberly Meng Han, Yash Nair.
Jan 24 2025
3B
Private Equity