Private Equity: Fund Formation

Robin Painter is equally capable of representing sponsors and institutional investors in high profile fund formation.

"Robin is an amazing lawyer."

"I couldn't recommend her highly enough for fund formation work."

Stephen Mears frequently acts for prominent asset management firms in the establishment of venture capital funds.

"Stephen is super meticulous and provides outstanding service - he's an excellent lawyer."

"He's responsive, hard-working and well-respected."

David Tegeler is the global co-head of the private funds group. His wide expertise in the private equity funds world encompasses secondary transactions and credit fund launches.

"David is extremely experienced."

Howard Beber is highly adept in advising on the launch of buyout, co-investment and sector-focused funds.

"He's a strong attorney who is highly respected."

Monica Arora routinely handles the formation of funds, including credit and asset-focused funds. She regularly advises clients on formations involving global investors.

"She's an exceptional individual - she has high technical sophistication and extremely strong interpersonal skills."

A specific area of strength for Don Melamed is establishing real estate funds on behalf of significant clients.

"Don is really fantastic, he's detail-oriented and commercial."

"He is very talented and really smart."