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

Chambers Review

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Private Equity: Fund Formation - USA - Nationwide

3
Band 3

What the Team is Known For

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

Work Highlights

  • Akin advised 400 Capital Management in the closing of its latest private credit fund, Asset Based Term Fund IV.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Blayne Grady
4
Blayne Grady
4
Band 4
Blayne Grady has notable experience of advising sponsors on launching and structuring credit, real estate and energy funds.

Blayne is an exceptional lawyer.

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.

James' combination of technical ability and strong interpersonal skills makes him a reliable and productive contributor on complex transactions.

Wendy Gallegos
4
Wendy Gallegos
4
Band 4

Wendy Gallegos offers advice to clients on the structuring and tax aspects of fund formation, among other issues.

Fadi G Samman
5
Fadi G Samman
5
Band 5
Fadi Samman's practice encompasses a wide spectrum of issues, including fund formation, M&A and secondary transactions, to name a few.

Fadi looks to find solutions and is very thoughtful in coming up with ways to take informed risk.

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 insightful, technically astute but also pragmatic and solution-oriented.

Prakash Mehta
6
Prakash Mehta
6
Band 6
Prakash Mehta has vast experience of advising both asset managers and sponsors on establishing significant funds, including growth funds.

Ranked Lawyers at
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USA - Nationwide

Private Equity: Fund Formation

Blayne Grady
4
Blayne Grady
4
Band 4
James Deeken
4
James Deeken
4
Band 4
Wendy Gallegos
4
Wendy Gallegos
4
Band 4
Fadi G Samman
5
Fadi G Samman
5
Band 5
Dennis Pereira
6
Dennis Pereira
6
Band 6
Prakash Mehta
6
Prakash Mehta
6
Band 6