Private Equity: Fund Formation
Global Guide 2024 : USA
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Willkie Farr & Gallagher draws on resources in the firm's wider asset management team to provide comprehensive regulatory compliance and fund formation guidance to private equity fund managers large and small. Also retains an exclusive client roster of institutional investors and continues to attract new and diverse clients. Noted strength in the areas of energy and real estate funds.
Work Highlights
- Willkie assisted Insight Partners on the USD1.3 billion fundraising for a follow-on fund to its flagship Fund X.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Willkie's team is very responsive and they have good depth."
"I have been very pleased with the quality of the lawyers."
"Willkie's team is very responsive and they have good depth."
"I have been very pleased with the quality of the lawyers."
Notable Practitioners
Laura Friedrich has a wide practice encompassing the formation of real estate and credit funds, and funds of funds.
"We greatly value Laura's dedication, intellect and responsiveness."
"She is technically strong, commercially practical, available and reliable."
Lior Ohayon is well known for his expertise advising financial institutions on the formation of access funds.
Mark Proctor is experienced in launching a wide spectrum of funds, including real estate and infrastructure funds as well as feeder funds.
"He is a great funds lawyer."
Arash Farhadieh is noted for his ability to handle complex formations on both an domestic and international level. He has further experience of providing counsel on secondary transactions.
"Arash is a very strong lawyer."
Brian Greene is particularly adept at establishing access funds on behalf of significant financial institutions.
"Brian is diligent and he provides timely guidance and solutions."
Phillip Isom handles the full spectrum of fund formations, from sector-focused and middle-market buyout funds to special purpose vehicles. He has notable experience of providing counsel on issues with international elements.
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