Investment Funds: Private Equity
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Linklaters’ globally integrated investment management practice provides clients with responsive, market-aware, innovative advice and solutions.
We have one of the broadest, deepest and most globally integrated funds practices of any leading law firm. Over the last three years, our investment management specialists have represented sponsors raising in excess of US$160bn and investors committing in excess of US$40bn to over 250 regulated and unregulated funds spanning private equity, real estate, infrastructure, debt and traditional strategies. Leading investment management companies, investment and commercial banks and institutional investors rely on our expertise in complex, challenging cross-border funds products that bridge disciplines and regulatory regimes.
Our experienced practitioners advise on the structuring, formation, taxation and regulation of all types of investment funds for investment in all types of asset classes including alternative asset classes such as real estate, debt, derivatives and other alternative financial instruments, private equity, infrastructure and green energy type investments as well as more traditional asset classes.
We also actively represent a select group of institutional investors, including public and private US and non-US retirement plans, funds of funds, sovereign wealth funds, foundations and endowments with respect to their investments in private investment funds.
Chambers Review
Linklaters boasts a comprehensive investment funds group with a global reach, bolstered by significant teams in Luxembourg and Frankfurt. It is regularly called upon to advise on complex and high-value mandates across a broad range of asset classes. The department focuses on real assets and private equity formation, alongside fund restructuring work. It represents some of the largest international asset managers and sovereign wealth funds in both GP and LP mandates. The funds group is known to be a leader in the debt fund space, with an excellent direct lending funds practice.
Work Highlights
- Regarding investor representation, Linklaters advised Mubadala Investment Company on setting up a partnership with Ares to invest in real estate debt opportunities.
- Regarding private equity funds, Linklaters acted for Barings on the structuring, marketing and formation of Barings Perpetual European Direct Lending Fund.
- Regarding real estate funds, Linklaters assisted Feldberg Capital with the structuring and launch of ReForm Fund.
Strengths
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"The Linklaters team have excellent knowledge and expertise in this field. They have a broad range of abilities in multiple jurisdictions."
"They have a big and knowledgeable team who are capable of supporting with various requests."
"They are very detail-oriented, extremely responsive and able to meet tight deadlines where needed."
"Their depth of knowledge and expertise in fund matters and client negotiations is truly exceptional. The team are experienced and have an in-depth understanding of the market."
"They are outstanding people with a strong sense of business purpose supplemented by excellent legal knowledge and judgement."
"The Linklaters team have excellent knowledge and expertise in this field. They have a broad range of abilities in multiple jurisdictions."
"They have a big and knowledgeable team who are capable of supporting with various requests."
"They are very detail-oriented, extremely responsive and able to meet tight deadlines where needed."
"Their depth of knowledge and expertise in fund matters and client negotiations is truly exceptional. The team are experienced and have an in-depth understanding of the market."
"They are outstanding people with a strong sense of business purpose supplemented by excellent legal knowledge and judgement."
Notable Practitioners
Matthew Keogh has a broad private funds practice that covers 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.
"Matthew is responsive and provides high-quality, client-friendly advice."
"Matthew is one of the best I've worked with. He's knowledgeable and excellent at balancing risk and legal issues with commercial principles."
"Matthew combines technical legal expertise with commercial understanding/intuition that is invaluable for clients. A heavyweight in any negotiation."
"Matthew has strong awareness and is a good problem solver."
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 thoughtful, pragmatic and demonstrates outstanding market knowledge."
"Rahul is a star in his field."
"What I appreciate about Rahul's team is that people are empowered, from junior levels up. Everyone participates and has a role to play and is encouraged to contribute."
Clare Baker advises sponsors and investors across the broad spectrum of investment fund asset classes, with particular expertise in real estate funds.
"Clare provides an amazing level of client service and communication; she is really sharp and commercial and very collaborative."
"Clare is very capable and commercially aware."
"Clare is highly knowledgeable of market positions and key issues of fund formation, and she is acutely aware of specific investor requirements across a wide range of jurisdictions and sectors."
"Clare is excellent at relationship management, super responsive and easy to deal with."
Emily Simmons is a highly regarded associate who is noted for her expertise in fund formation, management and closes.
"Emily has strong awareness and the ability to deliver. She is understanding."
"Emily is a very impressive lawyer with great commercial awareness."
"Emily offers deep technical knowledge, precise communication and excellent client relationship management skills."
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