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Investment Funds: Investor Representation
Global Guide 2026 : USA
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Sidley Austin advised 50 South Capital Advisors on a $450 million investment into a single-asset continuation fund.
Strengths
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They provide knowledgeable and insightful counsel and can advise on any and all challenges. They know the client's needs well, and their guidance is always filled with current market knowledge.
Investment Funds: Investor Representation respondentGlobalThey have an excellent bench which operates as a unified firm to quickly provide advice on any legal topic related to our investments.
Investment Funds: Investor Representation respondentGlobalIt's a seamless experience every time we engage them. They are proactive in identifying commercial issues and they always go above and beyond. They have a deep bench and coordinated teams.
Investment Funds: Investor Representation respondentGlobalSidley's lawyers are subject matter experts, experienced in negotiating and extremely thorough. They have deep subject matter expertise, which is helpful for any ancillary issues that arise.
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Notable Practitioners
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Band 3 
Band 3 Oren Gertner
Oren Gertner's practice involves advising institutional investors on a wide range of investment structures and programmes, including debt, buy-out and real estate funds. I can say with no hyperbole that Oren is relied upon as an extension of our internal team. He is pragmatic and effective legal support.
Investment Funds: Investor Representation respondentGlobalOren is excellent counsel and provides deep legal and market knowledge, a breadth of experience and high-quality client service.
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Band 3 
Band 3 Scott Macdonald
Scott Macdonald advises institutional investors on a wide spectrum of matters, including investments into funds and derivatives.
Scott is very helpful. He is very good at letting us know what is market and he is great to work with.
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Oren Gertner
Investment Funds: Investor Representation
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Band 2 USA 2026
Practice area: Investment Funds: Investor Representation
Location: USA - Nationwide
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