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Private Equity: Fund Formation - USA
What the Team is Known For
DLA Piper is a notably deep team able to call on fund formation experts across the country and internationally. Specific areas of strength include providing counsel on the structuring and formation of real estate and credit funds.
DLA Piper is a notably deep team able to call on fund formation experts across the country and internationally. Specific areas of strength include providing counsel on the structuring and formation of real estate and credit funds.
Strengths
"DLA's guidance is enormously valuable."
"DLA's guidance is enormously valuable."
"The practitioners at DLA are excellent advisors."
"The practitioners at DLA are excellent advisors."
"The team members have vast expertise and experience."
"The team members have vast expertise and experience."
Work Highlights
DLA Piper advised Longfellow Real Estate Partners on a $2 billion closing for Longfellow Strategic Value Fund UK.
DLA Piper advised Longfellow Real Estate Partners on a $2 billion closing for Longfellow Strategic Value Fund UK.
Notable practitioners
David Kreisler of Sidley Austin is commended for his understanding of private equity funds, including sector-focused vehicles and credit funds. He is also experienced in secondary transactions and the formation of co-investment vehicles.
"David is great to work with."
"He expertly navigates issues."
Adam Tope's diverse practice involves establishing a range of funds, including those focused on the energy sector.
"He has great market knowledge."
"Adam's knowledge and response times are excellent."
A specific area of strength in Allen Ashley's practice is advising on establishing real estate funds.
"Allen is thorough and knowledgeable."
"He is super smart, practical, efficient and responsive."
