Joseph A Smith
USA Guide 2024
Band 4 : Private Equity: Fund Formation
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Provided by Joseph A Smith
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Partner in the firm's Investment Management Group. Represents private equity fund sponsors in connection with fund formation, the acquisition of portfolio investments and the implementation of exit strategies. Advises clients on securities, governance, ERISA, Investment Advisers Act and structural issues. Has extensive regulatory expertise, and wide-ranging experience with all alternative asset classes, including LBO funds, venture capital and later-stage growth equity funds, energy and infrastructure funds, credit funds, real estate funds and joint ventures, fund restructurings and other complex secondary transactions, and funds of funds. Has also represented many fund managers in connection with spinoffs and consolidations.
In addition to domestic representations, has advised private equity clients in connection with the acquisition and structuring of portfolio investments throughout Europe, Latin America and Asia. His representation of asset managers in the real estate sector includes advice concerning REIT offerings and privatizations, partnership roll-ups and cross-border investments. Clients include Arel Capital, Coller Capital, DRA Advisors, DuPont Capital Management, Harbert Management Corporation, Hemisfério Sul Investimentos, Intel, Investors Diversified Realty, LCN Capital Partners, Mauá Capital, Ram Realty Services, REAL Infrastructure Partners, Royalton Partners, Value4Capital, VCFA Group, Vortus Investments and Westport Capital Partners.
Personal
New York University School of Law, J.D., 1988
Columbia University, A.B., 1983
Chambers Review
USA
Joseph Smith is highly regarded for his work establishing funds investing in real estate and secondary interests. He is also adept at advising on issues that are cross-border in nature.
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Provided by Chambers
"Joe is solid and responsive lawyer."
"Joe is solid and responsive lawyer."
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