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Daniel Drabkin

Daniel Drabkin

Global 2026

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DANIEL DRABKIN advises sponsors on the formation, structuring, marketing, and operation of private investment funds. He works with sponsors investing across a wide spectrum of asset classes, including private equity, private credit, infrastructure, real estate, and fund-of-funds.

Daniel is also highly regarded for his expertise in secondaries transactions and establishing continuation funds, where he represents fund sponsors in implementing alternative liquidity solutions for their limited partnerships, as well as lead and syndicate investors investing into continuation funds. He is a leading adviser in the market of private credit secondaries and has counseled multiple sponsors on launching private credit secondaries funds.

In addition, Daniel represents institutional investors in connection with fund investments, co-investments, and managed accounts. His experience spans a broad range of global asset managers and institutional platforms. Prior to private practice, Daniel served as in-house counsel at a public real estate and investment management company and clerked at the Permanent Court of Arbitration in The Hague.

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Chambers Global Guide

Private Equity: Fund Formation - USA

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Daniel Drabkin garners recognition for his representation of sponsors within private equity, particularly with regards to fund formation and alternative investment funds.

Strengths

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  • He is commercially astute and has good legal rigor.

    Private Equity: Fund FormationChambers Global Guide
  • Daniel is a shining star and we appreciate his thoughtful approach on complex matters.

    Private Equity: Fund FormationChambers Global Guide
  • Daniel provides high quality service throughout and he stands out for being very considered and making sense of complex matters quickly. He consistently does an excellent job.

    Private Equity: Fund FormationChambers Global Guide
  • Daniel is great. He is very client friendly, super intuitive and executes work seamlessly.

    Private Equity: Fund FormationChambers Global Guide

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