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Private Equity: Fund Formation - USA - Nationwide

3
Band 3

What the Team is Known For

McDermott Will & Schulte 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.

Work Highlights

  • McDermott Will & Schulte acted as lead fund counsel for Westport Capital Partners in Westport’s final closing of its third continuation fund, WCP NewCold III, L.P.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Stephanie R Breslow
3
Stephanie R Breslow
3
Band 3
Stephanie Breslow is experienced in launching a broad range of vehicles, including credit and co-investment funds.

Stephanie knows everything there is to know; she is wickedly smart.

Ian Schwartz
4
Ian Schwartz
4
Band 4

Ian Schwartz regularly advises a broad range of private equity houses on financing, formation and the closing of funds.

Ian is exceptional in both technical mastery and commercial judgment. He anticipates issues before they arise and provides practical, business-focused advice.

Joseph A Smith
4
Joseph A Smith
4
Band 4
Joseph Smith is highly regarded for his work establishing funds investing in real estate and secondary interests. He is also adept at advising on issues that are cross-border in nature.

Joseph is a commercially-oriented lawyer.

David Nestler
5
David Nestler
5
Band 5
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 very responsive, quick to understand our needs, and has a high level of commercial awareness.

Phyllis Schwartz
5
Phyllis Schwartz
5
Band 5
Phyllis Schwartz is adept at providing counsel to sponsors on the establishment of buyout, distressed credit and real estate funds.

Phyllis understands our needs and keeps us updated on the latest market developments.

Ranked Lawyers at
McDermott Will & Schulte

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USA - Nationwide

Private Equity: Fund Formation

Stephanie R Breslow
3
Stephanie R Breslow
3
Band 3
Ian Schwartz
4
Ian Schwartz
4
Band 4
Joseph A Smith
4
Joseph A Smith
4
Band 4
David Nestler
5
David Nestler
5
Band 5
Phyllis Schwartz
5
Phyllis Schwartz
5
Band 5