Investment Funds: Private Equity
Europe Guide 2024 : UK
Band 2
About
Provided by Goodwin
Few firms offer the breadth of practice that we bring to private fund managers and investors. We understand the issues specific to different types of funds and offer advice that comes from a wealth of experience across industries and global markets. Our lawyers work in all the key industries, including, real estate, venture capital, private equity, infrastructure, natural resources and hedge funds, raising funds worldwide that range from less than $50 million to over $17 billion. And with the breakneck pace of technology disrupting industries around the world, we have a team that is equally proficient in advising the innovators and the investors across the private equity, technology, healthcare and life sciences sectors. We partner with clients to embrace the promise and potential of innovation to make a lasting impact.
We are known for creating innovative fund structures that accomplish client goals and meet the unique tax, regulatory and other requirements. Our private fund experts work with interdisciplinary teams to provide counsel at every stage of a fund, drawing on the collective knowledge and experience of our firm’s tax, securities, ERISA, banking and other financial services practices.
Chambers Review
Goodwin has a strong presence in the London real estate funds market, with a bench of respected specialists and an ever-increasing workload of European formation matters. The team also offers a notable team of experts in the private equity funds sphere. With the additional strength of the firm's sizeable US platform, Goodwin offers a full service for leading real estate managers looking for transatlantic coverage and expertise. The team is also adept in handling everything from fund establishment to restructurings and closures.
Work Highlights
- Goodwin advised Intermediate Capital Group on the structuring and fundraising of the eighth vintage of its flagship European Corporate Fund. The fund closed with EUR8.1 billion in commitments.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Goodwin is excellent. I would have no concerns bringing them anything."
"A highly competent organisation with a deep understanding of investment trends as well as global legal requirements. The service is impeccable and their response time is within hours."
"The team is thoughtful and creative."
"The Goodwin funds team is extremely well organised and responsive, and they take the time to consider complex issues that arise and give meaningful feedback that is always substantiated with market benchmarking of other transactions."
"Goodwin's commercial awareness and understanding is one of the things that stand out for the firm, and I appreciate the balance they provide in this regard."
"Goodwin is excellent. I would have no concerns bringing them anything."
"A highly competent organisation with a deep understanding of investment trends as well as global legal requirements. The service is impeccable and their response time is within hours."
"The team is thoughtful and creative."
"The Goodwin funds team is extremely well organised and responsive, and they take the time to consider complex issues that arise and give meaningful feedback that is always substantiated with market benchmarking of other transactions."
"Goodwin's commercial awareness and understanding is one of the things that stand out for the firm, and I appreciate the balance they provide in this regard."
Notable Practitioners
Justin Cornelius leads on substantial real estate mandates including the launch of billion-dollar funds and joint ventures for leading asset managers. He also assists clients with their investments.
"A highly regarded lawyer."
"We highly value Justin's advice and guidance."
Michael Halford is co-head of Goodwin's global private investment funds practice. He regularly assists clients with forming buyout, energy, real estate and infrastructure funds.
"Michael is professional and extremely thoughtful in the way he advises on complex transactions. He is also a true leader and drives his team towards excellence."
David Evans is chair of Goodwin's European offices. He is highly regarded for his expertise in forming Europe-focused real estate funds. He is able to advise clients on matters relating to the full life-cycle of a fund and is often called upon for restructurings.
"He has that holistic, overarching market knowledge and experience."
Ed Hall is adept at private equity and infrastructure fund formation matters. He also has experience of fund of funds and secondary transactions.
"He is a guiding light."
"Ed is a fantastic funds lawyer. He's my go-to."
"Ed has a wealth of experience in the private funds world. He is my go-to person for a sensible view of where the market is at on particular issues, as well as the ever-changing EU/UK regulatory landscape."
Ajay Pathak is the co-chair of Goodwin's London office. He advises clients on the full life cycle of investment fund work. He has expertise across the spectrum of asset classes, notably in private equity.
"Ajay he has loads of experience and points of contact, super clear explanations and I find it's easy to work with him."
"A very good and practical funds partner. He gives very commercial advice."
Ranked Lawyers at
Goodwin
UK