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Experience

Following is a selected sampling of matters and is provided for informational purposes only. Past success does not indicate the likelihood of success in any future matter.
 

Private Fund Formation

  • Primary counsel to 20+ funds on fund formation matters
  • Represented real estate private equity fund sponsor in forming and offering $50 million in interests to U.S. and foreign investors
  • Represented high-frequency trading manager in the formation and offering of a $100 million U.S. domiciled fund to outside investors
  • Represent a venture capital investor in the formation and offering of a $30 million fund to U.S. and foreign investors
  • Represented venture capitalist in forming and offering a $25 million venture capital fund and a $25 million fund of venture capital funds
  • Represented a private fund manager in forming and operating a sidecar fund
     

Fund Transactions

  • Represented institutional investors in making multi-million dollar investments in various private fund structures, including hedge, private equity and venture funds
  • Represented institutional investor in negotiating terms of investment in private investment vehicles

Our attorneys have experience advising private fund sponsors of all sizes ranging from smaller first-time funds through multi-billion-dollar funds, on all aspects of their fund formation, fundraising, operations and compliance, across a broad range of strategies including:

  • Private Equity
  • Credit/Debt
  • Venture Capital
  • Growth Equity
  • Hedge
  • Real Estate
  • Energy & Infrastructure
  • Cryptocurrency
  • Fund of Funds
  • Managed Accounts & Funds of One
  • Acquisition Vehicles
  • Search Funds

 

 

 



 


We are committed to being the go-to legal partner for asset managers, providing reliable support through every phase of their growth and evolution. Whether it's the initial organization of the asset manager, compensation planning, key person or successor issues or navigating regulatory challenges, our team is equipped to advise on a diverse range of matters throughout the asset manager’s life cycle, including:

  • General Partner and Management Company Organization
  • Succession Planning & Key Person Events
  • Spinouts
  • GP/LP Disputes
  • Crisis Management & Resolution
  • Family Office
  • Investment Company Act Regulatory
  • Advisers Act and Broker-Dealer Regulatory
  • Cybersecurity & Data Privacy
  • ESG

We recognize the unique challenges faced by asset managers, particularly as it related to complex transactions. Our practice is designed to offer tailored strategies that address these challenges head-on, ensuring our clients receive guidance that is not only legally sound but also strategically aligned with their business objectives. We bring this approach to our work on our client’s secondaries and fund transactions, including:

  • Secondaries (Portfolio Sales and Purchases)
  • Investor/Limited Partner Investments
  • Continuation Vehicles & GP Led Secondaries
  • GP Stakes Transactions & Minority Investments
  • Co-Investments
  • Fund Financing, Preferred Equity & NAV Facilities

Our clients often don’t have internal legal resources, so we serve as their trusted Outside General Counsel and advisors using our experience delivering specialized expertise across a broad spectrum of private fund services.

 

Following is a selected sampling of matters and is provided for informational purposes only. Past success does not indicate the likelihood of success in any future matter.
 

Private Fund Formation

  • Primary counsel to 20+ funds on fund formation matters
  • Represented real estate private equity fund sponsor in forming and offering $50 million in interests to U.S. and foreign investors
  • Represented high-frequency trading manager in the formation and offering of a $100 million U.S. domiciled fund to outside investors
  • Represent a venture capital investor in the formation and offering of a $30 million fund to U.S. and foreign investors
  • Represented venture capitalist in forming and offering a $25 million venture capital fund and a $25 million fund of venture capital funds
  • Represented a private fund manager in forming and operating a sidecar fund
     

Fund Transactions

  • Represented institutional investors in making multi-million dollar investments in various private fund structures, including hedge, private equity and venture funds
  • Represented institutional investor in negotiating terms of investment in private investment vehicles
  • Expert Advice: Our team of experienced private funds attorneys brings top-firm experience to provide market solutions

  • Cost Effectiveness: Our staffing model, geographic footprint, Firm philosophy, flexible billing arrangements and fee structures offer cost efficiency and budget predictability

  • Business Mindset: Our deep industry insight and practical business approach enable us to effectively meet client needs