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Private Equity: Fund Formation

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Private Equity: Fund Formation - USA - Nationwide

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Band 3

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

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  • Davis Polk provided counsel to Godspeed Capital in connection with the formation of Godspeed Capital Investment Program II, which closed with $250 million in capital commitments.

Strengths

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"Davis Polk has a deep team and can respond to high priority items quickly."

Private Equity: Fund Formation respondent
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"The group is very responsive and thoughtful with service."

Private Equity: Fund Formation respondent
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"Davis Polk has an expert for every sophisticated issue."

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Notable Practitioners

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Leor Landa
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Leor Landa
1
Band 1

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

"Leor is a very experienced and knowledgeable lawyer."

"He is a strong attorney."

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Andrew Ahern
2
Andrew Ahern
2
Band 2

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

"Andrew is an excellent advisor."

"He is technically astute, business-oriented and a very effective operator."

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Michael Hong
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Michael Hong
2
Band 2

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

"Michael is an exceptional attorney."

"He is extremely competent and has deep sophistication."

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Alisa Waxman
6
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 is a fantastic lawyer."

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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
1
Band 1
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Andrew Ahern
2
Andrew Ahern
2
Band 2
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Michael Hong
2
Michael Hong
2
Band 2
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Alisa Waxman
6
Alisa Waxman
6
Band 6
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