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Latham & Watkins LLP

Private Equity: Fund Formation

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Latham & Watkins LLP

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Private Equity: Fund Formation - USA

Band 2

What the Team is Known For
The Latham & Watkins team is expert in structuring all manner of private equity funds, with notable strengths pertaining to energy, power and infrastructure-focused vehicles. Trusted advisers to private equity sponsors long after the fund formation process, assisting with ongoing compliance, M&A and other corporate issues. Continues to enjoy success in attracting a number of major new clients across the USA, with notable depth in credit and debt funds.
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Work Highlights

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  • Latham & Watkins represented TJC LP on the formation of Resolute Fund VI, its sixth flagship fund, which closed with a total of USD6.85 billion in capital commitments.

Strengths

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  • They have technical expertise, industry knowledge and are thoughtful in finding solutions.

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  • They have a global footprint and excellent lawyers.

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  • They liaise seamlessly with colleagues in other departments. They have an enviable roster of partners and associates with significant experience across the entire universe of fund formation.

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  • They bring an extraordinary range of capable people, with exceptional capacities, to work with us. They are always very practical.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Andrea J Schwartzman
    Andrea J Schwartzman

    Andrea J Schwartzman

    Andrea Schwartzman is renowned for her significant experience in the market. Her deep expertise includes the establishment of buyout funds and credit funds.

    • Andrea is a great advocate for her clients.

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    • Andrea brings decades of relevant experience and sophisticated knowledge. She represents our firm exceptionally in negotiations. The relationship is a true partnership.

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    • Andrea is an experienced funds lawyer that has seen it all. She can help work through the most challenging and complex negotiations.

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  • Edward D Nelson
    Edward D Nelson

    Edward D Nelson

    Edward Nelson focuses on advising sponsors on launching significant buyout, real estate and infrastructure funds, among others. His broader funds practice includes work with alternative investment managers.

    • He is a great attorney.

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    • Edward is very good at providing commercially reasonable advice.

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    • Edward offers wise advice.

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  • Mark Proctor
    Mark Proctor

    Mark Proctor

    Mark Proctor is experienced in launching a wide spectrum of funds, including real estate and infrastructure funds as well as feeder funds.

    • Mark is very good at breaking down complex problems down to their essence.

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  • Nadia S. Sager
    Nadia S. Sager

    Nadia S. Sager

    Nadia Sager has the capacity to effectively advise clients on formations and capital raising for real estate and debt funds.

    • She is very good and I enjoy working with her.

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    • Nadia provides very thorough and tailored advice. She is excellent advisor.

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