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Private Equity: Fund Formation

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Private Equity: Fund Formation - USA

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Band 3

What the Team is Known For

Akin counts a number of dominant investors and sponsors among its longstanding clientele and is noted for its acute insight into emerging market investment trends. Additionally able to assist fund managers with tax structures. Provides vital market perspective gained from representing investors in private equity and hedge vehicles.

Work Highlights

  • Akin advised Apollo Global Management in the formation, fundraising and closing of its 10th flagship vehicle, Apollo Investment Fund X, which held its final close with approximately $20 billion in committed funds.

Strengths

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"Akin has a deep bench of subject matter experts, all over the globe."

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"A large team dedicated to fund formation with a sophisticated understanding of the market and trends."

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"The group has excellence and sophistication at every level."

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Notable Practitioners

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Fadi G Samman
4
Fadi G Samman
4
Band 4
Fadi Samman's practice encompasses a wide spectrum of issues, including fund formation, M&A and secondary transactions, to name a few.
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James Deeken
4
James Deeken
4
Band 4
James Deeken is routinely called upon by private fund sponsors and is particularly valued for the insight gained through his work with limited partners.
"He has a strong understanding of the market."
"James has a high level of expertise and knowledge."
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Wendy Gallegos
4
Wendy Gallegos
4
Band 4
Wendy Gallegos of Mayer Brown offers advice to clients on the structuring and tax aspects of fund formation, among other issues.
"She has strong technical knowledge, comprehensive knowledge of the market and a collaborative approach."
"Wendy is a strong practitioner."
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Blayne Grady
5
Blayne Grady
5
Band 5
Blayne Grady has notable experience of advising sponsors on launching and structuring credit, real estate and energy funds.
"Blayne is an incredibly thoughtful lawyer. He is also pragmatic and excellent at finding solutions to our most complex and intricate problems."
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Prakash Mehta
5
Prakash Mehta
5
Band 5
Prakash Mehta has vast experience of advising both asset managers and sponsors on establishing significant funds, including growth funds.
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Dennis Pereira
6
Dennis Pereira
6
Band 6
Dennis Pereira is highlighted for his strength in advising clients on the formation of debt funds and close-end funds, among others.
"Dennis is smart, responsive and always available to tackle complicated issues."
"He's a fantastic practitioner - he's client focused and great at resolving complex matters."
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Private Equity: Fund Formation
Fadi G Samman
4
Fadi G Samman
4
Band 4
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James Deeken
4
James Deeken
4
Band 4
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Wendy Gallegos
4
Wendy Gallegos
4
Band 4
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Blayne Grady
5
Blayne Grady
5
Band 5
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Prakash Mehta
5
Prakash Mehta
5
Band 5
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Dennis Pereira
6
Dennis Pereira
6
Band 6
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