Private Equity: Fund Formation
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Provided by Ropes & Gray LLP
Ropes & Gray has one of the largest and most sophisticated private investment funds practices, advising both fund sponsors and investors. The size, scope and integration of the sponsor and investor practices – we form and review many hundreds of funds each year – give us unequalled insight into market terms and developments around the world. Our clients benefit from this unsurpassed depth of experience as we provide seasoned advice, practical and innovative solutions, and first-class service.
To learn more about our practice, please visit: https://www.ropesgray.com/practices/private-investment-funds.aspx
Chambers Review
Ropes & Gray LLP acknowledged as one of the leading providers of private equity expertise in the state. Offers experience in all manner of funds, including real estate, venture capital and open-end hedge funds. Advises global investors and sponsors on a multitude of operational and regulatory compliance issues.
Work Highlights
- Ropes & Gray represented HarbourVest Partners in the launch of an open-end, registered fund-of-funds in Luxembourg.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Ropes' team is responsive and can handle complex requests and questions."
"The firm has a really large and quality team. It's practitioners are incredibly responsive and commercial."
"It provides top-tier service, the group is knowledgeable, smart and responsive."
"Ropes' team is responsive and can handle complex requests and questions."
"The firm has a really large and quality team. It's practitioners are incredibly responsive and commercial."
"It provides top-tier service, the group is knowledgeable, smart and responsive."
Notable Practitioners
John Ayer is regularly consulted by leading sponsors for his fund formation expertise.
"John is excellent, he is responsive, client service-oriented and knowledgeable."
Debra Lussier advises private equity sponsors on the formation of buyout funds and funds focused on real assets.
"Debra is great to work with and very responsive."
"She's brilliant, she's responsive, thoughtful and detail-oriented."
Peter Laybourn's structural knowledge of private equity funds informs his practice, which covers both fund formation and secondary transactions.
"Peter brings a depth of experience to complicated issues."
"He's a really solid lawyer."
Alyssa Horton is held in high regard in the space. She demonstrates notable strength in advising on the formation of credit and venture capital funds.
"Alyssa provides practical and prompt regulatory advice."
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