Chambers Review
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Private Equity: Fund Formation - USA
What the Team is Known For
Schulte Roth & Zabel boasts a highly respected private equity group working in tandem with the firm's market-leading hedge funds practice to provide a seamless private funds offering. Particularly strong real estate funds offering with experience advising on the formation of highly focused vehicles in terms of jurisdiction and asset class. Similarly strong in the structuring of direct lending funds.
Strengths
"Schulte's team are smart and combine real expertise with a commercial approach."
"The team provides a very high level of service and responsiveness."
"Schulte has a deep bench of lawyers."
Work Highlights
Schulte Roth & Zabel advised GoldenTree Asset Management on the formation and operation of its GoldenTree Distressed Fund IV.
Notable practitioners
Stephanie Breslow is experienced in launching a broad range of vehicles, including credit and co-investment funds.
"She is really insightful and smart."
Joseph Smith is highly regarded for his work establishing funds investing in real estate and secondary interests. He is also adept at advising on issues that are cross-border in nature.
"Joe is solid and responsive lawyer."
Phyllis Schwartz is adept at providing counsel to sponsors on the establishment of buyout, distressed credit and real estate funds.
"Phyllis is very good, she is very responsive and provides really commercial advice."