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Proskauer Rose LLP

Venture Capital: Fund Formation

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Proskauer Rose LLP

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Venture Capital: Fund Formation - USA

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 which 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.

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Work Highlights

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  • Proskauer Rose represented Ares Management on the formation of a direct lending fund, the Ares Senior Direct Lending III.

Strengths

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  • They are highly respected in the market for their private funds work and they provide top quality advice.

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  • The team at Proskauer is incredibly thoughtful, thorough, and excel at complex matters. They provide consistently excellent service.

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  • Proskauer has a tremendous reputation in the market. They have a collaborative, client-friendly approach and very good business friendly partners.

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  • Proskauer has a dedicated team. They bring a lot of value to the work and are subject matter experts.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Robin A Painter
    Robin A Painter

    Robin A Painter

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

    • Robin is well regarded in the market.

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  • Stephen Mears
    Stephen Mears

    Stephen Mears

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

    • Stephen is invaluable and clients rely heavily on his incredible market knowledge, technical skill, and practical approach.

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    • Stephen is an exceptional lawyer.

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  • Malcolm Nicholls III
    Malcolm 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.

    • Malcolm is an experienced attorney and has a breadth of knowledge across many topics.

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    • He is extremely knowledgeable of the legal and technical aspects of fund formation and he is always up to speed on current terms and market trends. He is a very good advisor.

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    • Malcolm is wonderful to work with. He understands the client and their industry.

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  • David W Tegeler
    David W Tegeler

    David W Tegeler

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

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  • Howard J. Beber
    Howard 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 practical and has great and useful experience.

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    • Howard has a great knowledge base from years of experience. He is practical and a strategic thinker.

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