Investment Funds: Investor Representation | USA

DLA has a leading practice representing institutional investors in committing capital to hedge and private equity funds. Regularly advises endowments, insurance companies, public pension plans and financial institutions.

Morgan, Lewis & Bockius has a well-regarded private funds group offering one of the most extensive global institutional investor practices. Also distinguished for its experience representing financial institutions acting as sponsors, investors and buyers and sellers in the secondary market. Other clients include sovereign wealth funds and US public pension plans.

Ropes & Gray has an established team that is respected for its advice to institutional investors, including pension funds, funds of funds and foundations. Represents clients investing in hedge and private equity funds targeting real estate, as well as the energy and infrastructure sectors.

Akin boasts a distinguished team in the space with experience of representing high-profile investors, including public pension plans, sovereign wealth funds and charities. The team is adept at advising on investments into hedge funds, distressed debt funds and funds of funds, among others. Its practitioners are routinely called upon to assist with co-investment transactions.

Debevoise & Plimpton has a broad client base that consists of sovereign wealth funds, high net worth individuals and universities, among others. Its practitioners are held in high regard for their strength in advising clients on investments into buyout, real estate and debt funds. The group also handles complex secondary and co-investment transactions.

Hogan Lovells has a widely respected practice known for its extensive representations of large institutional investors and sovereign wealth funds. The team is able to assist clients with equity investments, joint ventures and seeking tax exemptions for US-bound investments.

Proskauer Rose has a broad practice representing a range of sponsors on private fund investment. The team is also called upon to provide counsel on matters arising from secondary transactions.

Sidley Austin's team boasts notable strength in advising public and pension funds, as well as sovereign wealth funds on a range of investment matters. The group is adept at providing counsel on investments, secondary transactions and co-investments. The practitioners also assist clients with acquisitions of interests in fund sponsors.

Torys has a broad and robust practice in the investor representation space. The team is able to provide extensive support and guidance to both US and international investors on multinational investments. The team regularly advises pension funds and investment managers on fund formation and investment decisions.

Willkie Farr & Gallagher's team provides counsel on secondary transactions, as well as co-investments. The group's clients include pension funds, insurance companies and family offices, among others. Its practitioners are also adept at assisting with investments into private fund interests.

Winston & Strawn's group is renowned for its ability to assist clients with primary investments. The team is also called upon to advise clients on secondary transactions and co-investments. It boasts considerable strength in advising a wide spectrum of institutional investors.