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James Donohue

James Donohue

USA 2026

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USA

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James Donohue is a partner in the Investment Funds Group in the Boston office of Kirkland & Ellis LLP. James advises private investment funds, including private equity funds and venture capital funds, and their management companies on the formation of investment vehicles. He has extensive experience in the ongoing management and operation of private investment funds, including with establishing carried interest, co-investment and other compensation programs, structuring co-investment vehicles and fund investments, and advising on regulatory issues. He also has experience advising on management company matters and liquidity solutions within the private markets secondaries sector.

Personal

J.D., 2007

Suffolk University School of Law

(cum laude)

B.A., 2000

College of the Holy Cross

(cum laude)

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Chambers Guide to the USA

Private Equity: Fund Formation - Massachusetts

Band 3
Band 3

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James Donohue regularly advises clients on issues related to the formation and structuring of substantial funds.

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  • James Donohue is an outstanding adviser. He's exceptionally hard-working, knowledgeable and thoughtful.

    Private Equity: Fund FormationChambers Guide to the USA

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