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Private Equity: Fund Formation

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Private Equity: Fund Formation - USA

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Band 2

What the Team is Known For

Davis Polk has a well-respected practice with notable experience of advising both sponsors and funds. Fields an experienced group of practitioners with longstanding practices in the market, combined with a stellar reputation in the related financial services sector. Noted for its track record of forming highly focused funds, including those investing in particular sectors or secondary fund interests.

Work Highlights

  • Davis Polk represented Harvest Partners on its fundraise for Harvest Partners IX, L.P. and its parallel funds.

Strengths

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They bring a great perspective, are very competent, cutting-edge and creative. They always apply a bespoke approach to our work.

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They show extraordinary quality in anything they do and in every way.

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The distinguishing factor for Davis Polk is the consistent calibre of their attorneys. They are thoughtful and smart from associate through to the partners.

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They consistently demonstrate deep expertise and an unwavering commitment to delivering top-tier legal services. They navigate complex legal issues with clarity and precision.

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Notable Practitioners

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Leor Landa
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Leor Landa
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Band 1
The private equity element of Leor Landa's private funds practice includes establishing buyout and infrastructure funds.

He is an exceptional lawyer.

Leor is phenomenal.

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Andrew Ahern
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Andrew Ahern
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Band 2
Andrew Ahern is adept at launching a range of funds including buyout, credit, energy and venture capital funds.

Andrew is a pleasure to work with and provides practical advice that's usable when discussing business matters within our company.

Andrew is commercial and has great judgement and perspective.

Andrew handles problems in a very commercial manner and does so without creating friction in the process. He is very business minded and solutions oriented.

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Michael Hong
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Michael Hong
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Band 2
Michael Hong has notable experience of advising private equity sponsors on fund formation and co-investment matters, among other issues.

Michael has a strong understanding of market trends and terms.

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Alisa Waxman
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Alisa Waxman
6
Band 6
Alisa Waxman's practice focuses on establishing funds investing on both a global and domestic scale, including global infrastructure and buyout funds.

Alisa brings a unique combination of technical acumen and practical business sense.

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Ranked Lawyers at
Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP

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Private Equity: Fund Formation
Leor Landa
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Leor Landa
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Band 1
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Andrew Ahern
2
Andrew Ahern
2
Band 2
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Michael Hong
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Michael Hong
2
Band 2
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Alisa Waxman
6
Alisa Waxman
6
Band 6
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