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Ropes & Gray has one of the largest and most sophisticated private investment funds practices, advising both fund sponsors and investors. The size, scope and integration of the sponsor and investor practices – we form and review many hundreds of funds each year – give us unequalled insight into market terms and developments around the world. Our clients benefit from this unsurpassed depth of experience as we provide seasoned advice, practical and innovative solutions, and first-class service.

To learn more about our practice, please visit: https://www.ropesgray.com/practices/private-investment-funds.aspx

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Private Equity: Fund Formation - Massachusetts

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What the Team is Known For

Ropes & Gray LLP is acknowledged as one of the leading providers of private equity expertise in the state. The team offers experience in all manner of funds, including real estate, venture capital and open-end hedge funds. The firm advises global investors and sponsors on a multitude of operational and regulatory compliance issues.

Work Highlights

  • Ropes & Gray LLP Ropes & Gray advised Avista Healthcare Partners on the closing of Avista Healthcare Partners CV II, L.P., a single asset continuation fund totaling $284,892,000 in commitments.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Peter Laybourn
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Peter Laybourn
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Peter Laybourn's structural knowledge of private equity funds informs his market-leading practice, which covers both fund formation and secondary transactions.

Peter Laybourn is a giant in the fund formation industry. He is very commercially minded, with an excellent grasp of market practice.

Peter Laybourn is great; he represents broad swathes of very high-end clients. He's very knowledgeable.

Debra Lussier
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Debra Lussier
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Debra Lussier advises private equity sponsors on the formation of buyout funds and funds focused on real assets.

Debra Lussier really knows the market and seeks to provide measured advice. She is really practical and helps us achieve our goals.

Debra distinguishes herself through her ability to blend deep technical expertise with a highly practical, business-oriented approach. She is proactive in anticipating issues.

Laura Hirst
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Laura Hirst
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Laura Hirst advises clients on a variety of alternative private fund structures, including funds of funds and private credit funds.

Laura Hirst is very commercial in the advice she gives. Her advice is valuable as it's practical and she sees the breadth of the market. The advice you get is coming from deep knowledge.

Laura Hirst brings strong insight into the market. Her advice is clear, practical, and tailored to our needs. We appreciated her market benchmarking and quick insights on regulatory developments.

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Massachusetts

Private Equity: Fund Formation

Peter Laybourn
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Peter Laybourn
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Debra Lussier
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Debra Lussier
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Band 3
Laura Hirst
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Laura Hirst
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