Private Equity: Fund Formation
Global Guide 2024 : USA
Band 1
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+1 212 909 6000Chambers Review
Debevoise & Plimpton is in an elite category of private fund practices with a considerable global footprint and an extensive client base of top-tier private equity sponsors. Represents all manner of private equity businesses, including some of the largest debt fund managers. Noted activity in the representation of secondary funds in connection with transactions and fundraisings. Active in all types of investment strategies including buyout, distressed and credit, real estate and infrastructure funds.
Work Highlights
- Debevoise has advised HarbourVest Partners on HarbourVest Partners XII Investment Program, a USD3 billion global fund of funds.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"The group has strong subject matter expertise and a deep bench of talent that is highly capable."
"Debevoise has a very talented team that is responsive."
"The team's abilities are first rate, they excel at analyzing complex matters and breaking them down into easily digestible components."
"The group has strong subject matter expertise and a deep bench of talent that is highly capable."
"Debevoise has a very talented team that is responsive."
"The team's abilities are first rate, they excel at analyzing complex matters and breaking them down into easily digestible components."
Notable Practitioners
Rebecca Silberstein has long been noted for her representation of the market's highest-profile sponsors, recently handling the formation of high-value buyout funds.
"She is a fantastic lawyer."
Jonathan Adler has an estimable practice establishing buyout, real estate and credit funds.
"Jonathan has an incredible ability to synthesize complex information."
Lorna Bowen is sought after for her expertise in organizing a range of private equity funds and co-investment structures.
"Lorna has a lot of depth and breadth in this space and has great checks on emerging issues."
"She has broad fund formation experience and is able to leverage this knowledge to arrive at solutions for clients."
Justin Storms is proficient in structuring co-investment structures in addition to both buyout and secondary funds.
"Justin is great for providing practical and insightful advice for challenging issues."
"He understands his clients' needs and cuts through issues to find a solution."
Andrew Ford advises sponsors on the formation of buyout and asset-focused funds as well as co-investment structures.
"Andrew is an extremely strong advisor."
Jason Auerbach has developed a strong practice buyout and funds of fund formation, frequently working with well-known sponsors.
"Jason is thoughtful, responsive, smart and commercial."
"He has deep institutional knowledge and broader market views. He is also responsive."
Sally Bergmann focuses her practice on providing counsel to sponsors forming growth, buyout and real estate funds.
"Sally is very sharp, practical and she is a tremendous legal adviser."
"Sally is an incredible lawyer, she's thoughtful, commercial and solution-oriented."