Europe Guide 2026 : UK
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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.
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Regarding private equity, Proskauer Rose advised Energy Impact Partners regarding the formation of Energy Impact Partners Flagship Fund III.
Regarding secondaries, Proskauer Rose advised Ardian as lead investor in a new fund vehicle managed by Accel-KKR, with an aggregate deal value of USD2.3 billion.
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They are very responsive and are always available for queries in a very timely manner. They provide very commercial solutions to difficult or thorny questions.
They have extensive knowledge and experience in the private equity space, and have a large team across various specialities, which they can tap into for specialist advice.
Proskauer have very deep experience and expertise in private equity secondaries. They have worked on some of the most complex and largest secondary transactions.
They offer a top-quality service with top responsiveness. They’re always available and provide us with a great level of advice.
They have excellent industry knowledge and are probably the most experienced secondaries-focused legal team in the industry.
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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 has a very strong reputation in the European market. He is very solution-focused, pragmatic and a nice guy. He can remember every detail of every agreement, which is impressive.
Nigel has advised a number of GPs, so for the investor side he is great to go to. I go to him for that commercial viewpoint.
Nigel is extremely knowledgeable and experienced. He imparts confidence to the client for critical decision-making in more complex or innovative matters.
Nigel gives a very strong performance and has good commercial judgement.
Duncan Woollard has a strong private funds practice, working on matters relating to the full life-cycle of buyout funds.
Duncan lives and breathes private equity and does every type of fund. He has an excellent reputation.
We greatly appreciate Peter's professionalism.
Peter is a pleasure to work with.
Peter is very approachable, super knowledgeable and helpful.
Investment Funds: Private Equity
Investment Funds: Private Equity
Investment Funds: Private Equity
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