LAWYER PROFILE

Ed Gander

UK 2026

Sidley Austin LLP

Ranked in 1 practice area

Investment Funds: Private Equity

UK-wide

18 years ranked

About

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ED GANDER is Head of Sidley’s London Private Funds group. He has over 25 years of fundraising experience and, notably among legal funds practitioners, he was a founder and managing partner of the private equity business, ViaNova Capital, between 2003 and 2006. His experience includes raising private equity, infrastructure, real estate, credit, and secondaries funds. He advises a wide range of global managers across strategies. Prior to joining Sidley in 2025, Ed served as the head of the London Private Funds group at another international law firm, a position he held since 2011.

Ed is a trustee of the UK Infrastructure Industry Association, a charity which raises funds for worthy causes connected to the UK infrastructure industry.

Chambers Review

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Chambers Guide to the Legal Profession

Investment Funds: Private Equity - UK-wide

Band 2

Individual Editorial

Ed Gander of Sidley Austin is commended for his work acting for leading asset management groups on international private equity fundraises.

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Strengths

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Ed really stands out in his pragmatism and market knowledge. He helps us stay competitive and has an incredible breadth of experience.
Investment Funds: Private EquityChambers Guide to the Legal Profession
Ed gives excellent strategic and tactical advice on a delicate matters.
Investment Funds: Private EquityChambers Guide to the Legal Profession
Ed is deeply knowledgeable and experienced.
Investment Funds: Private EquityChambers Guide to the Legal Profession