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Investment Funds: Private Equity - UK

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Band 2

What the Team is Known For

Proskauer Rose has an impressive global client base consisting of sponsors and institutional investors. The team maintains a standout buyout fund formation practice as well as a flourishing buy and sell-side secondaries practice that acts for some of the largest funds of funds. The firm is also notable for its work relating to debt and venture funds.

Work Highlights

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  • Regarding secondaries, Proskauer Rose advised Bencis on the formation and closing of Bencis IV continuation fund.

  • Regarding private equity funds, Proskauer Rose acted for Hg on three multibillion-dollar fundraises.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Nigel van Zyl
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Nigel van Zyl
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Band 1

Nigel van Zyl advises major sponsors on international fund formation. His practice is broad, and in addition to his market-leading work on buyout funds, he is also able to assist clients with real estate, credit and venture funds.

Nigel is a fantastic lawyer; he represents the firm very well. He is very knowledgeable and collaborative when working with investors to find solutions.

Nigel is a really good lawyer. He is an incredibly smart, engaged person, he goes as far as necessary for his clients, and he is very familiar with all the ins and outs of his work.

Nigel is a highly experienced lawyer with a very calm and consistent style.

Duncan Woollard
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Duncan Woollard
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Band 3
Duncan Woollard has a strong private funds practice, working on matters relating to the full life cycle of buyout funds.

Duncan has a hugely active credit practice.

Duncan always delivers commercial advice and is responsive. His experience and knowledge of the market provide is clearly demonstrated.

Duncan is a pleasure to work with. He is smart, brings a good deal of experience and expertise to the table, and is highly responsive.

Duncan Woollard has been a vital part of our success.

Peter Olds
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Peter Olds
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Band 4
Peter Olds advises top clients in the realm of pan-European private funds, offering particular expertise in infrastructure fund formation and co-investments.

Peter knows the market well and is exceptionally smart and responsive.

We greatly appreciate having Peter's competence and thorough expertise at hand.

Joshua Jones
Joshua Jones
Associates to watch
Joshua Jones regularly assists clients with the formation of private equity and secondary funds. He also provides ongoing advice on regulatory issues.

Ranked Lawyers at
Proskauer Rose LLP

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Investment Funds: Private Equity

Nigel van Zyl
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Nigel van Zyl
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Band 1
Duncan Woollard
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Duncan Woollard
3
Band 3
Peter Olds
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Peter Olds
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Band 4
Joshua Jones
Joshua Jones
Associates to watch

Members

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