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Chambers Review

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Investment Funds: Private Equity - UK

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What the Team is Known For

Debevoise & Plimpton has a strong private equity funds practice that is regularly called upon for large pan-European formations by managers, large secondary transactions for buyers or sellers, and complex alternative capital raises. Debevoise's funds team also has additional experience in acting for investors in private funds. Funds targeting assets in emerging markets continue to be a core focus for the department, which offers sponsors full compliance and tax advice for both the US and EU regulatory landscapes.

Strengths

All of the members had very strong technical expertise and were always available.

They are highly knowledgeable subject matter experts who are able to execute on tight timetables.

Debevoise are very commercial, to the point and don't get stuck on minor points.

They have a large and experienced team who have worked on every type of secondary transaction. They are well positioned to offer expert advice gathered over years of transaction experience.

The team offers thoughtful analysis and strategic recommendations in fund restructuring situations, foreseeing what might go wrong.

Work Highlights

Regarding secondaries, Debevoise & Plimpton acted for HarbourVest Partners as co-lead investor in a continuation fund sponsored by Triton.

Regarding private equity, Debevoise & Plimpton advised LCM Capital on the formation and fundraising of LCM Credit Opportunities 4.

Notable practitioners

Geoffrey Kittredge 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.

 

Geoffrey is commercial and deals with complex issues with ease.

 

Geoff has fantastic experience built up over many years in the industry.

 

Geoff is one of the best funds lawyers in Europe and has a knowledge of the market acquired through years at the top. He focuses on what’s important to us and guides through difficult spots.

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 a very smart guy and is always keen to roll up his sleeves and solve problems that arise during a fundraising. 

 

John is a veteran in the industry, is very diligent and gives us good advice.

 

John is very knowledgeable, helpful and approachable.

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

Shawn is one to watch to move up.

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 seasoned adviser and a calming voice on high-stakes and complex matters.

 

Matt has given us sound advice in tricky situations. He has done brilliantly.

 

Matthew is very calm and thoughtful in supporting clients through the fundraising process.

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