Investment Funds: Private Equity (International Firms)

Kirkland & Ellis's private equity powerhouse advises top-flight clients on the formation, funding and closing of funds across a spread of target industry sectors, including healthcare, consumer goods, technology and life sciences. The team also acts on the raising of real estate and credit funds and assists in secondary transactions. The team is 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. The firm's key clients include L Catteron Asia and CBC Group.

"We appreciated their depth and breadth of knowledge and experience with funds, which greatly helped us in fundraising and fund operations."

"The lead partners are best in class, supported by strong and caring associates."

Kirkland & Ellis advised CBC Group on the fundraising and closing of its fifth healthcare fund, C-Bridge Healthcare Fund V, L.P.

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. Her recent successes have included funds in the biomedical, logistics, TMT, and food and beverage industries. "Carol is a top-notch funds counsel. She provides both sides of the argument and advises how to get to a good outcome." "She is very professional, responsive and has strong commercial awareness. She always provides helpful advice."

Justin Dolling's seasoned practice encompasses an array of strategies formed under closed-end structures, including healthcare, credit, private equity and growth capital. He is also a top choice of counsel regarding fund investment and closing mandates, principally advising GPs.

Damian Jacobs is noted for his extensive experience in secondary fund formation, as well as establishing primary funds in the closed-end space, acting for managers pursuing a wide range of strategies and sectors.