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Private Equity: Fund Formation - USA
What the Team is Known For
McDermott Will & Emery is well regarded throughout the market for its ability to handle matters related to various funds, including real estate, secondary and buyout funds. The team has considerable experience of assisting on formations related to the healthcare space. Its practitioners are routinely called upon to handle fundraises on behalf of sponsors.
Strengths
"The team has leveraged their deep experience to navigate complex issues."
"The group is exceptionally sophisticated and extremely attentive to clients' needs."
"McDermott's team has an amazing knowledge of all things related to the formation of funds."
Work Highlights
McDermott provided counsel to Martis Capital on the formation of and fundraising for Martis Partners IV, a healthcare private equity fund that is targeting capital commitments of $750 million.
Notable practitioners
Ian Schwartz of McDermott Will & Emery regularly advises a broad range of private equity houses on financing, formation and the closing of funds.
"Ian is an experienced lawyer who is sophisticated and has a strong commercial sense."
"He is a wonderful lawyer - smart, sophisticated, pragmatic and responsive."
David Nestler draws praise for his ability to provide counsel on matters related to a range of funds, including real estate, credit funds and funds-of-one.
"David is extremely knowledgeable and an excellent negotiator."
"He is on top of the details, organized and efficient."