Paul Armstrong

Paul Armstrong is a Partner at Ropes & Gray LLP, having started in January 2024, and serves as a Trustee and Investment Committee Member at Social Business Trust since September 2010. Previously, Paul was a Managing Director and Principal at Permira from 2007 until January 2024 and held trustee positions at Permira Foundation and The Challenge. Paul also served as a Director at Akindo Sushiro Co., Ltd. from August 2012 to January 2017 and worked as an Attorney at Fried Frank Harris Shriver & Jacobson LLP from 2004 to 2007. Early career experience includes being a Solicitor at Ashurst and a Consultant at PwC. Paul's education includes a PG Dip in Law from the College of Law (London) and a BSc in Politics from the University of Bristol, as well as further studies at London Business School. Specialization lies in UK and cross-border M&A, particularly in Private Equity and LBO-backed transactions.