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Investment Funds: Private Equity - UK-wide
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Band 2
What the Team is Known For

Proskauer Rose has an impressive global client base consisting of sponsors and institutional investors. The team maintains a standout buyout fund formation practice as well as 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

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  • Regarding private equity funds, Proskauer Rose acted for Hg on three multibillion-dollar fundraises.
  • Regarding secondaries, Proskauer Rose advised Bencis on the formation and closing of Bencis IV continuation fund.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Bruno Bertrand-Delfau
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Bruno Bertrand-Delfau
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Band 1

Bruno Bertrand-Delfau is known for handling complex secondary transactions. He acts for some of the leading players in the secondary market.

"Bruno is extremely sophisticated in his legal guidance and a pleasure to work with."

"Bruno is one of the best and most talented lawyers I have worked with. He’s able to catch up very quickly on all topics and to provide solutions."

"Bruno is extremely commercially minded, with great awareness of what we are looking for."

"Bruno is very strong and agile."

Nigel van Zyl
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Nigel van Zyl
1
Band 1

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.

"Nigel is a really good lawyer. He is an incredibly smart, engaged person, he goes as far as necessary for his clients, and he is very familiar with all the ins and outs of his work."

"Nigel is a highly experienced lawyer with a very calm and consistent style."

"Nigel is a fantastic lawyer; he represents the firm very well. He is very knowledgeable and collaborative when working with investors to find solutions."

Edward Lee
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Edward Lee
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Band 2

Edward Lee assists clients in the venture capital space with fund formation and closing, as well as assisting with acquisitions.

"Ed understands our business. The team get along with him and trust him. He knows his stuff and pays attention to the relationship. He's taken on board our individual client needs and runs with them."

"Ed is great to work with."

"Edintimately understands how we think as a team and as a firm.As a result, we are able to pass matters back and forth efficiently and effectively as if Ed was part of our team."

"Ed does a lot of work directly with the investment management team and I'm happy for him to do that. He knows the right time to get me involved."

James Oussedik
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James Oussedik
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Band 2

James Oussedik is experienced in the formation of credit funds. He is particularly noted for his work with debut managers.

"James is super responsive, provides great guidance on complex matters, has a wealth of experience, and is very responsive and in the detail."

"James is a very good funds lawyer who is knowledgeable about the market."

Peter Olds
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Peter Olds
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Band 4

Peter Olds advises top clients in the realm of pan-European private funds, offering particular expertise in infrastructure fund formation and co-investments.

"Peter knows the market well and is exceptionally smart and responsive."

"We greatly appreciate having Peter's competence and thorough expertise at hand."

Joshua Jones
Joshua Jones
Associates to watch

Joshua Jones regularly assists clients with the formation of private equity and secondary funds. He also provides ongoing advice on regulatory issues.

Ranked Lawyers at
Proskauer Rose LLP

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Investment Funds: Private Equity

Nigel van Zyl
1
Nigel van Zyl
1
Band 1
Peter Olds
4
Peter Olds
4
Band 4
Joshua Jones
Joshua Jones
Associates to watch
Investment Funds: Private Equity: Credit Funds

James Oussedik
2
James Oussedik
2
Band 2
Investment Funds: Private Equity: Secondaries

Bruno Bertrand-Delfau
1
Bruno Bertrand-Delfau
1
Band 1
Investment Funds: Private Equity: Venture Capital

Edward Lee
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Edward Lee
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Band 2