Investment Funds: Private Equity

Alexandra Davidson is valued for her knowledge and experience advising sponsor clients, and assists them with everything from the formation to the closure of a comprehensive range of private equity-style funds.

"Alexandra is excellent. She's incredibly smart, very dedicated and always thinking one step ahead."

"Alexandra is a very solid lawyer in fund formation."

"She's super quick, really commercial and cuts through a lot of nuances that aren't relevant to specific negotiations or issues we're having."

Gerard Saviola is noted for his expertise in advising European and emerging market-focused asset managers on the formation of a range of funds. As well as buyout and infrastructure funds, he also regularly advises clients on the establishment of debt funds.

"Gerard is commercial, has a global outlook and is extremely client-friendly."

"Gerard's knowledge of the funds sector is phenomenal and he often understands our commercial drivers before we articulate them."

"Gerard is an excellent funds lawyer who has the perfect mix of technical expertise and commercial and market knowledge to provide first-class advice and service."

"Gerard is very pleasant to work opposite, reasonable in his negotiations and a good addition to the funds ecosystem."

"He is extremely commercial, both in dealings with external investors and in understanding our business."

Alexander Chester is a specialist investment funds practitioner who advises GP-side clients on fund formation, restructurings and co-investments, covering a wide range of asset classes.

"Alexander and the entire team are really good at working as a global firm. They package it like it's coming from them as a team, using the whole resource of the firm."

"Alexander is a very good lawyer."

Jonathan Bray advises leading managers in the real asset and private equity fields. He is recognised for his expertise in real estate debt funds.

"Jonathan works well with investors and is very knowledgeable about everything relating to these vehicles."

"Jonathan is responsive, technical and solutions-oriented, and takes the time to really understand our business to provide top-level legal and strategic advice."

"Jonathan is great to work with. He is thoughtful, thorough and a pleasure to interact with."

"Jonathan is great to work with, given his calm and measured attitude."

"Jonathan is a stellar lawyer."

Lily Marcel advises clients on funds matters both domestically and internationally. She advises clients on a full range of matters across classes, including infrastructure, technology and energy.

"Lily is very approachable, user-friendly, quickly picks up on complicated points and is pragmatic in terms of her approach to them."

"Lily is a commercially-minded and talented lawyer who is focused on the highest levels of client service."

"I adore Lily, she is great. She is so commercial and knowledgeable."

"Lily is particularly strong on ESG, knows the market, is really responsive, always gives high-quality advice and can talk through complex issues."