Private Equity: Fund Formation
USA Guide 2024 : USA - Nationwide
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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 represented KKR on the formation of KKR European Fund VI, an $8 billion Europe buyout fund.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"The team is extremely high quality, they are extremely responsive and commercial."
"Debevoise has a deep bench and excellent lawyers."
"The group is very professional and extremely well equipped to handle complex situations."
"The team is extremely high quality, they are extremely responsive and commercial."
"Debevoise has a deep bench and excellent lawyers."
"The group is very professional and extremely well equipped to handle complex situations."
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.
"Rebecca has great experience and market knowledge."
Jonathan Adler has an estimable practice establishing buyout, real estate and credit funds.
"He is a brilliant negotiator, pragmatic and provides outstanding advice.
"Jonathan is a great lawyer."
Justin Storms is proficient in structuring coinvestment structures in addition to both buyout and secondary funds.
"Justin is an excellent advisor."
"He is responsive, smart and incredibly knowledgeable."
Lorna Bowen is sought after for her expertise in organizing a range of private equity funds and co-investment structures.
"Lorna provides excellent advice."
Joe Binder has a burgeoning practice in the space. He is noted for his ability to provide counsel on the formation of funds focusing on the real estate, technology and hospitality sectors.
"He is a very insightful and sharp lawyer."
"Joe is very client service-oriented."
Andrew Ford advises sponsors on the formation of buyout and asset-focused funds as well as coinvestment structures.
"Andrew is effective and efficient."
"He's a pleasure to work with."
Jason Auerbach has developed a strong practice buyout and funds of fund formation, frequently working with well-known sponsors.
Sally Bergmann focuses her practice on providing counsel to sponsors forming growth, buyout and real estate funds.
"Sally is extremely responsive and she offers strong advice."
Ranked Lawyers at
Debevoise & Plimpton LLP
USA - Nationwide