About

Provided by Goodwin

Few firms offer the breadth of practice that we bring to private fund managers and investors. We understand the issues specific to different types of funds and offer advice that comes from a wealth of experience across industries and global markets. Our lawyers work in all the key industries, including, real estate, venture capital, private equity, infrastructure, natural resources and hedge funds, raising funds worldwide that range from less than $50 million to over $17 billion. And with the breakneck pace of technology disrupting industries around the world, we have a team that is equally proficient in advising the innovators and the investors across the private equity, technology, healthcare and life sciences sectors. We partner with clients to embrace the promise and potential of innovation to make a lasting impact.

We are known for creating innovative fund structures that accomplish client goals and meet the unique tax, regulatory and other requirements. Our private fund experts work with interdisciplinary teams to provide counsel at every stage of a fund, drawing on the collective knowledge and experience of our firm’s tax, securities, ERISA, banking and other financial services practices.

Chambers Review

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Investment Funds: Private Equity - UK

2
Band 2

What the Team is Known For

Goodwin has a strong presence in the London real estate funds market, with a bench of respected specialists and an ever-increasing workload of European formation matters. The team also offers a notable team of experts in the private equity funds sphere. With the additional strength of the firm's sizeable US platform, Goodwin offers a full service for leading real estate managers looking for transatlantic coverage and expertise. The team is also adept in handling everything from fund establishment to restructurings and closures.

Work Highlights

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  • Regarding real estate funds, Goodwin advised NREP on the closing of NREP Nordic Strategies Fund V.

  • Regarding private equity funds, Goodwin acted for Macquarie on the structuring and fundraising of Macquarie European Infrastructure Fund 7.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Justin A Cornelius
1
Justin A Cornelius
1
Band 1
Justin Cornelius leads on substantial real estate mandates including the launch of billion-dollar funds and joint ventures for leading asset managers. He also assists clients with their investments.

Justin is an absolute joy to work with.

I rate Justin very highly in all regards.

We really rate Justin; he can handle whatever we throw at him. He is a really top lawyer.

Justin is sharp, articulate and considered. He is one of the top advisers in the fund structuring practice.

Ed Hall
2
Ed Hall
2
Band 2

Ed Hall is adept at private equity and infrastructure fund formation matters. He also has experience of fund of funds and secondary transactions.

Ed is very good at quickly returning to high-level points and is not afraid to get involved at the highest level all the way down to the nitty-gritty details.

Ed is very timely and has very strong knowledge about the various jurisdictions that we're working on.

Ed is a go-to for us on our private funds matters. He is a trusted adviser for us.

Ed's deep technical knowledge, coupled with his in-depth understanding of the market and our business, is invaluable to us.

Michael Halford
2
Michael Halford
2
Band 2
Michael Halford is co-head of Goodwin's global private investment funds practice. He regularly assists clients with forming buyout, energy, real estate and infrastructure funds.

We know that we can rely on Michael 100%.

Michael is a high-calibre legal professional. He is experienced and solution-focused.

David Evans
3
David Evans
3
Band 3

David Evans is highly regarded for his expertise in forming Europe-focused real estate funds. He is able to advise clients on matters relating to the full life cycle of a fund and is often called upon for restructurings.

When David is running a transaction we have full confidence that no issue, small or large, will slip through the cracks.

David understands the needs of our company, explains complex legal issues in a way that's easily understandable and advises in such a way that allows us to be confident in making commercial decisions.

Ajay Pathak
4
Ajay Pathak
4
Band 4

Ajay Pathak advises clients on the full life-cycle of investment fund work. He has expertise across the spectrum of asset classes, notably in private equity.

I would give Ajay ten out of ten.

Patrick Deasy
4
Patrick Deasy
4
Band 4

Patrick Deasy is noted for his international practice, advising clients on funds in areas including infrastructure, credit and the environment.

Patrick's relationship with his clients is very positive, and he's very hands-on and visible.

Patrick is extremely commercial, accountable, very bright and always comes up with innovative solutions, keeping in mind that we need to achieve a commercial agreement with our investors.

Patrick is an exceptional lawyer with a deep understanding of fund structuring. He is really exceptional.

Bhargavi Mudakavi
U
Bhargavi Mudakavi
U
Up and Coming

Bhargavi Mudakavi enjoys a growing reputation in the real estate funds market. She advises clients on fundraising, establishment and management. She also advises institutional investors.

Bhargavi has excellent client understanding. She is clearly a rising star.

Bhargavi is an excellent lawyer and adviser. She understands our business incredibly well and provides thoughtful and commercially minded advice. She is an excellent problem solver.

Ranked Lawyers at
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Investment Funds: Private Equity

Ed Hall
2
Ed Hall
2
Band 2
Michael Halford
2
Michael Halford
2
Band 2
Ajay Pathak
4
Ajay Pathak
4
Band 4
Patrick Deasy
4
Patrick Deasy
4
Band 4
Investment Funds: Real Estate

Justin A Cornelius
1
Justin A Cornelius
1
Band 1
David Evans
3
David Evans
3
Band 3
Bhargavi Mudakavi
U
Bhargavi Mudakavi
U
Up and Coming