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Provided by Adrian Leipsic

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Focuses on the structuring, formation and operation of private investment funds. His experience covers a broad array of private fund strategies, including leveraged buyout, special situations, distressed debt and loan origination funds, and private business development companies. Adrian’s career has had a significant focus on establishing funds with inventive and unusual structures, including evergreen funds, permanent capital vehicles, hybrid structures and long-dated funds. He also advises fund sponsors in connection with negotiating “seed” investments, joint ventures and other internal arrangements.

In addition to his regular practice, Adrian has significant pro bono experience, including working with a number of leading non-profit sponsors raising funds to address a wide range of significant social issues. He is a frequent speaker on private funds matters at industry roundtables and conferences and regularly engages in thought leadership.

Career

Adrian joined the firm in 2006 and became a partner in 2015. B.C.L./LL.B., McGill University, Faculty of Law (2006); B.A., McGill University (2001).

Publications

“Seven Things to Know About Secondaries Funds,” Cleary Gottlieb's Private Funds Bulletin, April 26, 2024

“Where Do We Go From Here? 2024 Predictions for Private Equity in Light of 2023 Trends,” Cleary Gottlieb's Private Funds Bulletin, January 22, 2024

“Seven Things to Know About Credit Secondaries Investing,” Cleary Gottlieb's Private Funds Bulletin, August 8, 2023

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Chambers Global Guide

Private Equity: Fund Formation - USA

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Adrian Leipsic is gaining recognition for his practice, which includes launching buyout and social impact funds. He has further experience of advising sponsors on joint ventures.

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