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Provided by Nick Benson

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Nick Benson is a member of the firm’s global Investment Funds Group and has more than 20 years’ experience of advising sponsors and investors on the formation and operation of private investment funds and related transactions.

Drawing on more than two decades of funds experience, Nick advises clients on all aspects of the formation and operation of investment funds. He delivers thoughtful and commercially focused counsel to a variety of market participants, including leading financial institutions, investment firms, and sovereign wealth funds. His work also encompasses a full array of investment areas, including the buyout, venture, technology, infrastructure, and credit spaces.

Nick's practice includes:

- Fund formation

- Establishment of bespoke investment mandates and investment managers/advisors

- Secondary transactions, including GP-led transactions, pre-invested funds, fund restructurings, and LP portfolio sales

- Ownership transitions and strategic partnerships

- Fund governance and related matters

Nick also maintains an active pro bono practice, including by advising charities on corporate and partnership matters. He also volunteers at legal aid centers, offering advice to individuals.

Nick currently serves as the firm’s UK Money Laundering Reporting Officer (AML).

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Investment Funds: Private Equity - UK

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Nick Benson is experienced in coordinating substantial international fund formation and structuring mandates for sponsors.

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