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Proskauer Rose LLP

Private Equity: Fund Formation

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Proskauer Rose LLP

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Private Equity: Fund Formation - USA - Nationwide

Band 2

Band 2


What the Team is Known For

Proskauer Rose is an established name in the private equity and venture capital markets. The law firm is lauded for its work on behalf of sponsors, advising on transactions and fund formations that touch a broad range of industries. It boasts equal capabilities in buyout funds as those formed to invest in early-stage businesses. It has a strong international showing, with a noted presence in matters involving the European and Asian markets.

Work Highlights

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  • Proskauer Rose advised Thoma Bravo on the completion of fundraising for Thoma Bravo Credit Fund III at $3.6 billion in total available capital.

Strengths

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  • Proskauer Rose has a pragmatic and diligent team that keeps focused on the important issues.

    Private Equity: Fund Formation respondentUSA

Notable Practitioners

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  • Senior StatespeopleRobin A Painter
    Senior StatespeopleRobin A Painter

    Robin A Painter

    Robin Painter is equally capable of representing sponsors and institutional investors in high profile fund formation.
  • Band 1Stephen Mears
    Band 1Stephen Mears

    Stephen Mears

    Stephen Mears frequently acts for prominent asset management firms in the establishment of venture capital funds.
  • Band 2Howard J. Beber
    Band 2Howard J. Beber

    Howard J. Beber

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

    • Howard is available, engaged and a trusted resource with the most complex fund formation and administration questions. His experience, practical approach and collaborative manner make for an excellent partner.

      Private Equity: Fund Formation respondentUSA
  • Band 2Malcolm Nicholls III
    Band 2Malcolm Nicholls III

    Malcolm Nicholls III

    Malcolm Nicholls is well versed in fund formations and secondary transactions. He has significant experience in advising sponsors forming technology-focused funds.
    • If there is complicated or esoteric work, Malcolm is the guy you put on it.

      Private Equity: Fund Formation respondentUSA
  • Band 3Monica Arora
    Band 3Monica Arora

    Monica Arora

    Monica Arora routinely handles the formation of funds, including credit and asset-focused funds. She regularly advises clients on formations involving global investors.
    • Monica is an exceptional attorney – commercial, sophisticated and highly skilled.

      Private Equity: Fund Formation respondentUSA
  • Band 5David W Tegeler
    Band 5David W Tegeler

    David W Tegeler

    David Tegeler's wide expertise in the private equity funds world encompasses secondary transactions and credit fund launches.

  • Band 5Don Melamed
    Band 5Don Melamed

    Don Melamed

    A specific area of strength for Don Melamed is establishing real estate funds on behalf of significant clients.
    • Don is very good technically and has a very good command of what is market and what is commercial.

      Private Equity: Fund Formation respondentUSA

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