Lucy Thorpe Bio

Lucy Thorpe is a partner in the private equity group at Stephenson Harwood, specialising in advisory and transactional work for private equity and growth capital investors, founder shareholders, management teams and portfolio companies. Her expertise spans several industry sectors, including technology and business services, where she acts on all matters throughout the lifecycle of a company. Lucy’s recent work has focused on the mid-market and lower mid-market, advising clients such as Bowmark Capital (on its investments, portfolio company management and exits) and the management teams of several PSG Equity portfolio companies (on their sale and reinvestment, alongside new institutional or trade buyers). Lucy provides comprehensive support on corporate, constitutional and post-investment matters, including bolt-on acquisitions. Her strategic insight is exemplified by her role in over 30 acquisitions for the Civica Group (a Blackstone portfolio company), as part of its ‘buy and build’ strategy. She is known for her ability to act quickly and think commercially, working as an extension of her clients’ teams to navigate complex transactions and achieve successful outcomes. Clients value Lucy’s ability to solve problems efficiently. Her pragmatic approach and deep industry knowledge make her a sought-after advisor in the private equity space.