Private Equity: Fund Formation
Global Guide 2024 : USA
Band 3
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Chambers Review
Davis Polk has a well-respected practice with notable experience of advising both sponsors and funds. Fields an experienced group of practitioners with longstanding practices in the market, combined with a stellar reputation in the related financial services sector. Noted for its track record of forming highly focused funds, including those investing in particular sectors or secondary fund interests.
Work Highlights
- Davis Polk provided counsel to RoundTable Healthcare Partners in connection with the formation of, and the sale of limited partner interests in, its sixth private equity fund complex.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"The team is extremely thorough, knowledgeable and professional. Their level of responsiveness is excellent."
"Davis Polk has a strong team of experienced partners with expertise. They are adept at working through complex situations. They are also very responsive and consistently work effectively."
"The group has strong domain knowledge which is complemented by sharp negotiation skills."
"The team is extremely thorough, knowledgeable and professional. Their level of responsiveness is excellent."
"Davis Polk has a strong team of experienced partners with expertise. They are adept at working through complex situations. They are also very responsive and consistently work effectively."
"The group has strong domain knowledge which is complemented by sharp negotiation skills."
Notable Practitioners
The private equity element of Leor Landa's private funds practice includes establishing buyout and infrastructure funds.
"Leor is one of the thought leaders in the private equity space, he knows the market very well, is highly networked and has an integral pulse on the trends in the space."
"He is very knowledgeable, thoughtful and provides high quality service."
Michael Hong has notable experience of advising private equity sponsors on fund formation and co-investment matters, among other issues.
"Michael is knowledgeable and works effectively."
"He has an extensive domain and market knowledge. He is also very commercial, and a savvy negotiator."
Ranked Lawyers at
Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP
USA