Private Equity: Fund Formation
USA Guide 2024 : USA - Nationwide
Band 3
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Provided by Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP
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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 Godspeed Capital in connection with the formation of Godspeed Capital Investment Program II, which closed with $250 million in capital commitments.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Davis Polk has a deep team and can respond to high priority items quickly."
"The group is very responsive and thoughtful with service."
"Davis Polk has an expert for every sophisticated issue."
"Davis Polk has a deep team and can respond to high priority items quickly."
"The group is very responsive and thoughtful with service."
"Davis Polk has an expert for every sophisticated issue."
Notable Practitioners
The private equity element of Leor Landa's private funds practice includes establishing buyout and infrastructure funds.
"Leor is a very experienced and knowledgeable lawyer."
"He is a strong attorney."
Michael Hong has notable experience of advising private equity sponsors on fund formation and co-investment matters, among other issues.
"Michael is an exceptional attorney."
"He is extremely competent and has deep sophistication."
Ranked Lawyers at
Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP
USA - Nationwide
