Investment Funds: Private Equity

Anand Damodaran advises leading private equity sponsors on the establishment of buyout funds. He is further recognised for his work on European-focused credit funds.

"Anand is without any doubt the best lawyer I have ever worked with. He is extremely technically skilled, with fantastic attention to detail and with an excellent commercial overlay and judgement."

"Anand is the best credit funds lawyer out there. One of the brightest legal minds in the City, and he balances that with commerciality and unique views."

"A true credit funds industry leader."

"Anand just seems to know the answers to everything we ask."

"Anand is a credit specialist and is very, very good at that - possibly the best for that at the moment."

Andrew Shore has a flourishing practice advising private equity sponsors on fundraisings and secondary transactions. He also works with those clients on co-investment and carried interest.

"Andrew is a very strong, experienced and commercially minded lawyer."

"Super responsive and clever, Andrew always finds ways and solutions."

"Andrew is fantastic. He is very commercial and good on very complex things, proposing solutions to solve them."

"Andy is very knowledgeable and works to get to a resolution on the legal issues raised."

"Andrew is creative and thoughtful, and has a huge and varied practice, so when it comes to novel issues he's the one I'll call because I can get an answer from him within a couple of hours."

Richard Watkins is hailed for his expertise in the formation of large-cap private equity funds. The quality of his practice means that his advice is sought out by leading international sponsors.

"Richard has excellent market knowledge and provides insightful, commercial advice. He also has a great ability to explain complex topics in a clear and easy manner."

"Richard is highly experienced, has good technical knowledge and provides commercial support."

"Richard is very smart, with enormous market knowledge matched by a calm, problem-solving approach. A true industry leader in London."

Aleksander Bakic stands out for his secondaries market expertise. He counsels clients on matters such as fund restructures and spinouts.

"Aleksander is extremely commercial, well informed and has clarity of thought to ensure that the best outcome is achieved for every client."

"Aleksander is very user-friendly and hard-working."

"Aleks did a great job on our matter."

"Aleks is very knowledgeable in the secondaries market and has provided excellent market knowledge and advice."

Alex Amos is noted for his work in private equity and credit fund formation for leading European managers. He also assists clients with matters relating to secondary market transactions.

"Alex is a great addition to the team. He is hugely smart and calm under pressure."

Christopher Braunack is adept at advising investment management groups on high-profile fund formation and structuring. His focus is on buyout funds, and his client list includes many market-leading sponsors.

"Christopher provides an excellent, client-focused service. He has a great ability to work through problems in an innovative manner to get to a solution."

"Christopher has an understanding of the strategic overview of how and when to do things. He gives very valuable input."

Jonathan Tadd advises GP-side clients on the formation, operation and closing out of both domestic and international real estate, infrastructure and real asset credit funds.

"Jonathan is a very capable funds lawyer and has a very good practice."

"Jonathan is a superb lawyer. He is supremely hard-working, but calm, clever, measured and likeable."

Theodore Cardos is known for his extensive experience advising clients on secondary market transactions.

"Theodore is an innovator and leader. He has a clear vision of the outcome to achieve for clients and ensures that all client demands are met."

"Theodore is a genuine London market leader in GP solutions."

"What he doesn't know about secondaries law isn't worth knowing. Theodore is highly commercial and provides technical advice like a leading lawyer and implements it like a leading banker."

"Theodore is a first-rate lawyer. Incredibly user-friendly from an in-house perspective."

"Ted is the master of this dominion in terms of knowledge and is very helpful on the deal."

Amala Ejikeme regularly represents European sponsor clients in high-value fundraisings for private funds. He advises on buyout, credit, digital assets, growth, impact, infrastructure, real estate and venture funds.

"Amala is a very capable lawyer."

"Amala is very dynamic."

"Amala is very good and commercial."

Amy Fox represents major players in the European private equity funds space. She has experience advising clients on regulatory compliance and large-cap fund launches.

"Amy is very technically skilled and combines that with excellent project management skills."

"Amy is an exceptional lawyer who blends subject matter expertise with commercial sense and a high level of client service."

"Amy is excellent all round and provides us with great support."

Paul Sampson represents fund sponsors on the structuring, formation and operation of a broad range of private investment funds across all major real asset sectors, including real estate, infrastructure, transportation and private credit.

"Paul is a true pleasure to work alongside. His experience, depth of knowledge, and ability to see swiftly to the heart of commercial objectives mean that he is able to deliver clear and timely advice."

"Paul ensures that we are being serviced to the highest standards at all times."

"Paul communicates very well with non-lawyers and makes complex things simple."

"Paul is responsive, understands the structures and has a good understanding of the funds landscape. He is very client-friendly."

"Paul is excellent - he's very clear and understands things well."

Louisa Cobbe advises sponsors and investors on the establishment and operation of funds, co-investment and joint venture structures, with a primary focus on real estate and infrastructure.

"Louisa is among the leading practitioners. She has incredibly deep knowledge of their markets and the people involved in them."

"Louisa is an incredibly skilful funds lawyer who has a unique ability to operate in high-pressure situations with remarkable professionalism and composure, inspiring the confidence of her clients."

"Louisa is a great addition to the real estate funds team."