Private Equity: Fund Formation
USA Guide 2024 : USA - Nationwide
Band 2
Contact number
213 485 1234Chambers Review
The Latham & Watkins team is expert in structuring all manner of private equity funds, with notable strengths pertaining to energy, power and infrastructure-focused vehicles. Trusted advisers to private equity sponsors long after the fund formation process, assisting with ongoing compliance, M&A and other corporate issues. Continues to enjoy success in attracting a number of major new clients across the USA, with notable depth in credit and debt funds.
Work Highlights
- Latham & Watkins assisted Searchlight Capital Partners with the formation of Searchlight Capital IV.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Latham is a strong firm."
"Latham & Watkins provides us with exceptional advisement."
"The team is extraordinary, the practitioners are detail-oriented, hard working, responsive and dedicated."
"Latham is a strong firm."
"Latham & Watkins provides us with exceptional advisement."
"The team is extraordinary, the practitioners are detail-oriented, hard working, responsive and dedicated."
Notable Practitioners
Andrea Schwartzman is renowned for her significant experience in the market. Her deep expertise includes the establishment of buyout funds and credit funds.
Barton Clark is highly regarded for his knowledge of the formation of funds investing abroad. He has further experience of advising funds focused on investing in the infrastructure and energy sectors.
"Barton is an excellent lawyer."
Edward Nelson focuses on advising sponsors on launching significant buyout, real estate and infrastructure funds, among others. His broader funds practice includes work with alternative investment managers.
Nadia Sager has the capacity to effectively advise clients on formations and capital raising for real estate and debt funds.
Ranked Lawyers at
Latham & Watkins LLP
USA - Nationwide