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Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP

Private Equity: Fund Formation

Global Guide 2026 : USA


Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP

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Private Equity: Fund Formation - USA

Band 2

Band 2


What the Team is Known For
Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher offers comprehensive services to fund managers, sponsors and investors in connection with fund formation and operational matters. Receives a high influx of secondaries mandates and is regularly called upon to assist with SEC enforcement matters. Advises in connection with multiple asset classes, including buyout, real estate and growth capital. Added strength in infrastructure, credit, secondary and co-investment funds.

Work Highlights

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  • Gibson Dunn represented IPI Partners on the formation of IPI Partners III, a fund focused on investments into data centres and technology connectivity-related assets.

Strengths

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  • They are the go-to firm and one-stop shop for all clients' legal needs. They are highly knowledgeable, skilled, commercial and have excellent client service teams.

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  • They have long-term experience and breadth of knowledge that helps them stay current on latest practices. We keep coming back to them because the team is very pragmatic and clear headed.

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  • The team is consistent and has very commercial lawyers, who take on a market view of the legal matters.

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  • The team has wide ranging experience, wisdom, and industry wide perspective.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 2Edward D Sopher
    Band 2Edward D Sopher

    Edward D Sopher

    Edward Sopher is very well regarded for his work establishing co-investment, credit and real asset funds, as well as funds of funds.
  • Band 2Shukie Grossman
    Band 2Shukie Grossman

    Shukie Grossman

    Shukie Grossman regularly advises investment management firms forming buyout and real asset funds.
    • Shukie has a sophisticated and diverse knowledge base, and is very commercially minded when providing legal advice.

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    • Shukie brings a plethora of value to every negotiation. He has a very good commercial sense and helps us navigate very challenging roads.

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    • Shukie is really great and strong in this space.

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  • Band 3Roger Singer
    Band 3Roger Singer

    Roger Singer

    Roger Singer's fund formation practice revolves around his notable expertise in real estate funds.
    • Roger has excellent knowledge and experience.

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    • Roger is a very sophisticated, wise, caring, and hard working fund formation attorney.

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    • Roger is very commercial, pragmatic and understands the market incredible well.

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