USA Guide 2026 : USA - Nationwide
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Sidley Austin's team is renowned for its ability to provide counsel on the formation of funds across an array of sectors, including mining, aviation and energy. The group also boasts strong cross-border capabilities. The practitioners have notable experience of assisting on the formation of secondary and buyout funds.
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Sidley Austin represented Spectra in connection with the launch of Spectra
Latin America Private Equity VI, a fund of private equity funds for investment in Latin America.
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Sidley Austin is very knowledgeable about the deal structure but also able to work with the opposing firms to get the deal done amicably.
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Shane is distinguished by his exceptional judgment, responsiveness and ability to translate complex legal issues into clear, practical guidance.
Michael Sabin is routinely called upon to advise sponsors on the structuring of sector-focused and direct lending funds.
Michael is a very knowledgeable, strategic and practical lawyer.
John Muno is a highly rated fund formation attorney with a strong track record advising mid-market and high-cap sponsors on fundraising and administration matters.
He's very technical and really into the details, but very practical as well. He has done a terrific job representing us.
John is very even keeled, smart and thoughtful, and he is a great issue spotter – he can explain things in easy-to-undertand terms. He understands financial complexity and structural complexity, and you can have faith that what he says is going to work or not work based on how he guides you. He is also very open to exploring new and novel structures – he will sit beside you and work through whatever you can dream up. He is a great fund lawyer.
John provides exceptional insight and guidance on complex topics.
He's like an encyclopedia of fund formation law. He is always available, excellent to work with and super solutions-oriented.
Brad Meissen has a burgeoning practice representing private fund sponsors in fund formation.
Brad is a tremendous attorney with strong business acumen, deep subject matter expertise and exceptional responsiveness.
Daniel Drabkin garners recognition for his representation of sponsors within private equity, particularly with regard to fund formation and alternative investment funds.
No matter the level of sophistication or complexity, Daniel was able to grasp it immediately.
Private Equity: Fund Formation
Private Equity: Fund Formation
Private Equity: Fund Formation
Private Equity: Fund Formation
Venture Capital: Fund Formation
Global 2026
Practice area: Private Equity: Fund Formation
Location: USA
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