Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP, Private Equity: Fund Formation

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Chambers Review

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Private Equity: Fund Formation - USA - Nationwide

Band 2

What the Team is Known For

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

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Work Highlights

Davis Polk & Wardwell advised PSG Equity in connection with the formation of its sixth US flagship fund, PSG VI, which held its final closing with $6 billion in commitments.

Strengths

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Davis Polk is extremely responsive, very knowledgeable about the latest terms in the market and very commercial.

Private Equity: Fund Formation respondent
USA

Davis Polk is extremely responsive, very knowledgeable about the latest terms in the market and very commercial.

Private Equity: Fund Formation respondent
USA

Notable Practitioners

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Leor Landa

Band 1

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

Leor leads an outstanding fund formation team and brings exceptional knowledge and judgment to complex matters. He is highly effective, responsive and a trusted adviser throughout the fundraise process.

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Andrew Ahern

Band 2

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

Andrew is among the quickest, agilest minds in this space. He apprehends the issues right away and can help people within a firm to focus on what matters and guide you through a business-oriented solution.

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Michael Hong

Band 2

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

Michael does a great job of balancing commercial and business needs.

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Alisa Waxman

Band 6

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

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