Private Equity: Fund Formation
USA Guide 2024 : Massachusetts
Band 3
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Provided by Foley & Lardner LLP
Foley's Fund Formation & Investment Management (FFIM) practice group offers the full suite of services to GPs and LPs. Our deep bench of corporate funds attorneys is complimented by integrated specialists across multiple practice disciplines, including tax, ERISA, finance and transactions. We understand the business objectives, dynamics and trends of GPs, LPs and the entire private funds industry.
Sponsor Representation
We are built for middle market and emerging sponsors seeking to raise institutional capital, and provide cutting edge advice at an unparalleled value. From fund formation to fund restructurings, we advise sponsors on all aspects of their private fund businesses.
Secondary Market Representation
Our funds attorneys provide advice on all types of secondary transactions related to private investment funds, including continuation funds, strip sales, LP tender offers, and GP restructurings.
Institutional Investor Representation
From primary investments and direct/indirect co-investments, to anchor investing, separately managed accounts, and funds-of-one, we advise LPs on all aspects of their investments. We do not simply focus on a single asset class, but rather advise LPs on all types of private fund investments.
Chambers Review
Foley & Lardner LLP has an impressively broad-based team with capabilities in the representation of both sponsors and institutional investors. Also demonstrates variety in the types of vehicles formed, including sector-focused funds in the buy-out and venture capital spaces.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Foley & Lardner has an excellent team and provides excellent service level."
"The team is incredibly responsive and experienced."
"The Foley team has bench depth and the ability to pull in subject matter experts for new issues."
"Foley & Lardner has an excellent team and provides excellent service level."
"The team is incredibly responsive and experienced."
"The Foley team has bench depth and the ability to pull in subject matter experts for new issues."
Notable Practitioners
Andrew Kurzon advises both GP and LP-side clients on the formation of private equity funds.
"We appreciate his attention to detail and ability to address complex issues."
"He's really great - he has a great deal of knowledge and is incredibly responsive."
Matt McBride is notably adept at providing counsel on formation of credit funds and venture capital funds. He has further experience of advising clients on funds focused on investments into the healthcare space.
"Matt is smart, highly experienced and provides excellent client service."
Steve Meli is the cochair of the fund formation group. He has experience of providing counsel on the formation of buyout, credit and funds of funds, among others.
"He is a very strong lawyer."
"He is awesome - he is committed, strategic and efficient."
Ranked Lawyers at
Foley & Lardner LLP
Massachusetts