Private Equity: Fund Formation - USA
What the team is known for
DLA Piper is a notably deep team able to call on fund formation experts across the country and internationally. Specific areas of strength include providing counsel on the structuring and formation of real estate and credit funds.
Strengths
"The team is very knowledgeable, experienced, practical and responsive."
"DLA Piper has an incredibly talented team with real depth."
"The team I worked with was spectacular in helping us navigate complex issues, they had incredible partners that had deep expertise in the required field."
Work highlights
DLA Piper advised Hull Street Energy in the formation through to final closing of its second institutional fund, Hull Street Energy Partners II.
Notable practitioners
Adam Tope's diverse practice involves establishing a range of funds, including those focused on the energy sector. "He is fantastic, he's one of the hardest workers I’ve encountered." "Adam is incredibly talented, very responsive and detail-oriented."
A specific area of strength in Allen Ashley's practice is advising on establishing real estate funds. "Allen is very technically strong and collaborative." "He is very responsive, solution-oriented and understanding of client needs."
