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Investment Funds: Investor Representation - USA
What the Team is Known For
DLA has a leading practice representing institutional investors in committing capital to hedge and private equity funds. Regularly advises endowments, insurance companies, public pension plans and financial institutions.
Strengths
"DLA Piper's group is extremely responsive and very strong."
"The team provides high-quality service."
"The practitioners have a strong understanding of market trends and practices."
Notable practitioners
David Parrish has built an enviable practice as a go-to representative of limited partners and is experienced in co-investments and acquisitions of manager stakes.
"David is one of the best in the business."
"He is an industry leader who understands the market and the players in the space."
Nicole Brennig regularly advises large pension plans, endowments and sovereign wealth funds. She has significant experience of handling substantial secondary transactions.
"Nicole is a really top-notch lawyer."
Philip Svahn has wide LP-side expertise and is routinely called upon to advise on co-investment funds. He is also renowned for his ability to handle secondary transactions.
"Philip consistently provides great service and a high level of expertise."
Elise Green has considerable experience of advising institutional investors on both direct investments and structured co-investments.
"Elise is an amazing attorney. She is thorough, precise and extremely commercial."
"She is fantastic, she is extremely responsive and provides commercial advice backed by years of experience."
Kevin Nolan is well versed in advising a range of institutional investors on investments in alternative assets. He is also adept at handling secondary transactions.
Sara Stinnett represents institutional investors in acquiring interests in funds, both during formation and in major secondary transactions. She has further experience of providing counsel on joint ventures.
"Sara is extremely collaborative and very knowledgeable."
