Investment Funds: Private Equity

Matthew Keogh has a broad private funds practice covering private equity, debt, venture capital and real estate funds. As well as acting for sponsors, he also acts for investors such as sovereign wealth and pension funds.

"Matt is an excellent senior lawyer with an ideal combination of technical, market and commercial knowledge, as well as client relationship skills."

"I love Matthew Keogh. He has a super practice, and looks after his team well."

"Matt has a superb knowledge of European private fundraising, is always available and is a real pleasure to deal with."

"Matt's excellent: a very commercial adviser. He's solution-oriented and has great technical skills."

Rahul Manvatkar acts for sponsor clients on private equity, real estate and credit fund formation, as well as managed account and co-investment arrangements.

"Rahul is the most approachable and engaged partner I have encountered. He does not micro-manage his team, but he steps in wherever necessary to ensure that the ship stays on course. He makes clients feel valued and prioritised. He consistently demonstrates excellent technical knowledge and commercial acumen."

"Rahul seems to foster a genuinely fond feeling among his team and, while he undoubtedly works them hard, he clearly has great respect and care for each of them, which is reflected throughout his team in their overall enthusiasm and output quality."

"One of my favourite relationship partners to work with. He's approachable, available and extremely well connected with his Linklaters peers to provide accurate and prompt commercial advice."

"Rahul's very easy to deal with. He's quick to understand the problem and help find commercial solutions."

Clare Baker advises sponsors and investors across the broad spectrum of investment fund asset classes, with a particular expertise in real estate funds.

"Clare's market knowledge is exceptional. She knows it back and front."

"Clare clearly has a deep knowledge of the LP market. Her advice is very practical, she's available, and she's very accommodating. She's willing to go the extra mile to help us out when we need a favour."

"Clare is an outstanding lawyer who combines technical excellence with a real appreciation of the market and what investors want."

"One of the strongest lawyers I have ever come across. She is technically strong while being commercially aware at the same time, which is often difficult to manage. I never feel like things are slipping through the cracks with Clare and I have total trust that she is across everything."

"Clare is amazing: she is user-friendly, responsive and a great technical lawyer."