Kirkland & Ellis's private equity powerhouse advises top-flight clients on formations and fund-raising across a spread of target industry sectors, including healthcare, consumer goods, technology and life sciences. Also acts on the raising of real estate and credit funds and assists on secondary transactions. Adept at advising international clients with a focus on investment in China and able to draw on the firm's global presence to further assist clients.

Justin Dolling's seasoned practice encompasses an array of strategies formed under closed-end structures, including healthcare, credit, private equity and growth capital. "We are very impressed with the senior level attention that is provided," explains one grateful client.

Carol Liu maintains her position as a strong candidate for China-focused funds and PRC asset managers, covering a broad scheme of private closed-end funds across multiple sectors. A client comments that "Carol is a great leader and is very detail-driven," while another source describes her as "very responsive, experienced and helpful at all times."

Damian Jacobs is noted for his extensive experience in secondary fund formations, as well as establishing primary funds in the closed-end space, acting for managers pursuing a wide range of strategies and sectors. He is described as being "easy to deal with both on your and the other side."