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Debevoise & Plimpton LLP

Private Equity: Fund Formation

Global Guide 2026 : USA

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Debevoise & Plimpton LLP

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Private Equity: Fund Formation - USA

Band 1

What the Team is Known For
Debevoise & Plimpton is in an elite category of private fund practices with a considerable global footprint and an extensive client base of top-tier private equity sponsors. Represents all manner of private equity businesses, including some of the largest debt fund managers. Noted activity in the representation of secondary funds in connection with transactions and fundraisings. Active in all types of investment strategies including buyout, distressed and credit, real estate and infrastructure funds.
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Work Highlights

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  • Debevoise represented Kelso on the formation of Kelso Investment Associates XI, a USD3.25 billion buyout fund.

Strengths

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  • They take a meticulous approach and address our needs with precision. They are at the cutting edge of the industry, leveraging deep market knowledge and innovative solutions to stay ahead of trends.

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  • They are excellent in distilling complexity and have seasoned lawyers.

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  • They have deep market knowledge, technical expertise, a mastery of private equity funds and are creative problem-solvers. They are very attuned to development in the market.

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  • They have white glove client service, extremely deep industry knowledge and long institutional knowledge of their clients. The team is unparalleled and their knowledge is industry leading.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Jonathan Adler
    Jonathan Adler

    Jonathan Adler

    Jonathan Adler has an estimable practice establishing buyout, real estate and credit funds.

    • Jonathan is brilliant, creative and incredibly knowledgeable in this space.

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    • He is market savvy and a thoughtful commercial advisor.

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    • Jonathan is very commercially astute in his approach to matters.

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  • Rebecca F Silberstein
    Rebecca F Silberstein

    Rebecca F Silberstein

    Rebecca Silberstein has long been noted for her representation of the market's highest profile sponsors, recently handling the formation of high value buyout funds.

    • Rebecca is an incredible practitioner.

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    • Not only is she a brilliant lawyer, but she is generous with her time in the industry. I view her as a complete star.

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    • Rebecca is fantastic in balancing commercial aspects in how to get negotiations done and has an impressive view of the market. She balances the commercial and legal advice very well.

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    • Rebecca is very friendly and very knowledgeable of the market.

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  • Justin Storms
    Justin Storms

    Justin Storms

    Justin Storms is proficient in structuring coinvestment structures in addition to both buyout and secondary funds.

    • His creativity in problem solving is unique and impressive.

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    • Justin is a key partner for our business.

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  • Lorna Bowen
    Lorna Bowen

    Lorna Bowen

    Lorna Bowen is sought after for her expertise in organizing a range of private equity funds and co-investment structures.

    • Lorna is brilliant. She is a creative thinker and solutions oriented.

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    • Lorna is fantastic.

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    • Lorna has a great sense of the market.

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    • Lorna has excellent client service and is highly knowledgeable.

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  • Andrew Ford
    Andrew Ford

    Andrew Ford

    Andrew Ford advises sponsors on the formation of buyout and asset-focused funds as well as coinvestment structures.

    • Andrew is fantastic.

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    • He has strong institutional knowledge.

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    • Andrew is an encyclopedia of legal knowledge and is a very thoughtful attorney.

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  • Jason Auerbach
    Jason Auerbach

    Jason Auerbach

    Jason Auerbach has developed a strong practice buyout and funds of fund formation, frequently working with well-known sponsors.

    • Jason has a lot of institutional knowledge and is detail-oriented.

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    • Jason is a strong lawyer and is highly dedicated to his clients.

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  • Sally Bergmann Hardesty
    Sally Bergmann Hardesty

    Sally Bergmann Hardesty

    Sally Bergmann Hardesty focuses her practice on providing counsel to sponsors forming growth, buyout and real estate funds.

    • Sally's work is outstanding.

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