LAWYER PROFILE

Timothy Clark

Global 2026

Freshfields US LLP

Ranked in 1 practice area

Private Equity: Fund Formation

USA

5 years ranked

About

Provided by Freshfields US LLP

Global

Career

Tim is the Global Co-Head of Private Funds and Secondaries at Freshfields.

Tim’s practice focuses on private capital, specifically fund formation and secondaries transactions, and the regulatory aspects critical to both. He represents a wide range of private equity and private capital clients and has experience with forming not only traditional buyout funds, but also funds in the credit, real estate, infrastructure and agriculture spaces. Tim has repeatedly represented private fund managers in the formation of closed-end funds that invest in a wide variety of strategies, geographies and industries.

Tim is repeatedly recognized as a leading Private Equity (or Investment Fund) lawyer by, among others, Chambers USA, Chambers Global, The Legal 500, The Best Lawyers in America and The International Who’s Who of Business Lawyers.

Professional Memberships

Tim is a member of the Private Investment Fund Forum and the New York State Bar.

Personal

J.D., 1988, New York University School of Law (cum laude, Order of the Coif, John Norton Pomeroy Prize, Law Review Alumni Association); B.A., 1985, Wesleyan University (Phi Beta Kappa, Heideman Award for Community Service)

Chambers Review

Provided by Chambers

Chambers Global Guide

Private Equity: Fund Formation - USA

Band 4

Individual Editorial

Timothy Clark of Freshfields has a strong private equity practice which encompasses formations for a range of funds. He is routinely called upon to assist in the formation of buyout and credit funds.

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Strengths

Provided by Chambers

Tim is a seasoned attorney who knows his field extremely well.
Private Equity: Fund FormationChambers Global Guide
Timothy does a great job solving complex problems with practical solutions.
Private Equity: Fund FormationChambers Global Guide
Timothy is very knowledgeable and creative in finding solutions.
Private Equity: Fund FormationChambers Global Guide
Tim is an excellent transactional lawyer and client advocate.
Private Equity: Fund FormationChambers Global Guide