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Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP

Private Equity: Fund Formation

4 ranked lawyers

Band 3

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Notable practitioners

Blayne Grady has notable experience of advising sponsors on launching and structuring credit, real estate and energy funds.
"He's an exceptionally great attorney, I think the world of him."

Fadi Samman 's practice encompasses a wide spectrum of issues, including fund formation, M&A and secondary transactions, to name a few.
"He has seen it all before, giving him an incredible wealth of experience for ad hoc responses during negotiations." "He works ably with both the business and legal and is attuned to the objectives and concerns of both constituencies."

James Deeken is routinely called upon by private fund sponsors and is particularly valued for the insight gained through his work with limited partners.
"Jim does great work and we are able to benefit from his experience and knowledge." "His deep experience working with global limited partners has allowed us to create win-win partnerships with our limited partners."

Prakash Mehta has vast experience of advising both asset managers and sponsors on establishing significant funds, including growth funds.
"He's amazing, a real powerhouse."

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Overview

To learn more about Akin Gump’s Private Equity: Fund Formation capabilities, please visit the Investment Management page under the experience section at www.akingump.com.