Investment Funds: Private Equity
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Proskauer Rose has an impressive global client base consisting of sponsors and institutional investors. The team has a standout buyout fund formation offering while also maintaining a flourishing buy and sell-side secondaries practice that acts for some of the largest funds of funds. The firm is also notable for its work relating to debt and venture funds.
Work Highlights
- Proskauer Rose advised Ardian on 24 secondary transactions with total deal values exceeding USD13 billion.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"We entrust our legal needs to Proskauer Rose based on the depth and breadth of their team, global reach and high-quality service."
"Proskauer Rose's client service is terrific. They are uniquely qualified in the private funds space. The lawyers are knowledgeable and experienced, with a lot of bandwidth in this area."
"The team has very strong expertise in complex and sophisticated situations."
"Proskauer Rose is quick and highly responsive on all types of matters, including complex situations, not only from a technical perspective, but also with more strategic negotiations with investors in order to get the best for us as a client."
"Knowledgeable and solution-oriented. Nothing is an issue for Proskauer Rose."
"We entrust our legal needs to Proskauer Rose based on the depth and breadth of their team, global reach and high-quality service."
"Proskauer Rose's client service is terrific. They are uniquely qualified in the private funds space. The lawyers are knowledgeable and experienced, with a lot of bandwidth in this area."
"The team has very strong expertise in complex and sophisticated situations."
"Proskauer Rose is quick and highly responsive on all types of matters, including complex situations, not only from a technical perspective, but also with more strategic negotiations with investors in order to get the best for us as a client."
"Knowledgeable and solution-oriented. Nothing is an issue for Proskauer Rose."
Notable Practitioners
Nigel van Zyl advises major sponsors on international fund formation. His practice is broad, and in addition to his market-leading work on buyout funds he is also able to assist clients with real estate, credit and venture funds.
"You could not ask for more when dealing with Nigel. He brings his extensive experience and proactive and responsive attitude together to deliver a first-class experience."
"An expert in fund formation; he's outstanding to work with."
"A very big force in the industry."
James Oussedik is head of Sidley Austin's London funds practice. He is experienced in the formation of hedge funds and credit funds. He is particularly noted for his work with debut managers.
"James Oussedik's commercial awareness is outstanding. He demonstrates a true understanding of not just the legal elements but also a strong understanding of the fund management business. He seems to be very much in the flow of activity and has a great sense of where the industry is headed."
"James is a responsive and trusted adviser."
"James is an absolutely stellar client manager. You get the sense that he has our best interests in mind. He's responsive, commercial, understands our business."
Peter Olds advises top clients in the realm of pan-European private funds, offering particular expertise in infrastructure fund formation and co-investments.
"Peter is very commercial and pragmatic."
"A great lawyer and a fantastic supervisor."
Joshua Jones regularly assists clients with the formation of private equity and secondary funds. He also provides ongoing advice on regulatory issues.
"A rising star."
"Josh is an excellent lawyer, and will one day make an excellent partner. His technical ability is first class, but what makes him stand out is his commercial awareness and practical approach."
"Josh is a legend in the making."
Ranked Lawyers at
Proskauer Rose LLP
UK