Investment Funds: Private Equity

Geoffrey Kittredge is chair of Debevoise's European funds group. He is US-qualified and is able to advise clients on US regulatory and compliance issues, as well as European regulatory matters. He advises sponsors on the formation of international private equity and credit funds.

"For commercial sense, Geoffrey is second to none."

"One of the most established lawyers in the London market. He’s a highly skilled negotiator who readily identifies the key commercial issues on a matter."

"Geoffrey is who you want on speed dial for bet-the-company moments."

"Geoffrey always delivers."

John Rife is highlighted for his experience in forming European and emerging market buyout and credit funds. He can also assist on secondary transactions.

"John is an extraordinary lawyer and, more importantly, a very trusted business partner. He has a keen ability to provide solutions to complex problems and can work in the most commercial ways with all involved parties."

"John Rife is a tirelessly hard-working and talented individual who richly deserves all of the great success he has achieved."

"John is a tremendous transactional secondaries lawyer. He has really made the secondaries market in Europe his own."

"An exceptional lawyer with a hard-working, helpful and pragmatic approach to work."

Shawn D'Aguiar regularly assists clients with the formation and management of private equity funds, with additional expertise in debt and credit funds.

"A top lawyer on all aspects."

"Shawn is a trusted adviser."

"A bright and energetic lawyer."

Matthew Dickman enjoys a burgeoning practice in the private equity and secondaries space. He frequently advises both new entrants to the market and long-established European and US investment managers on flagship fund formation and launches.

"Matthew is a great lawyer who is always available and always provide top-notch service. The work product he and his team deliver is at the highest levels. A very user-friendly, very valued counsellor for us."

"A rising star of the next generation."

"Matt is responsive, knowledgeable, and commercial."