Investment Funds: Investor Representation | USA

DLA Piper has a leading practice representing institutional investors in committing capital to hedge and private equity funds. The group regularly advises endowments, insurance companies, public pension plans and financial institutions.

Morgan, Lewis & Bockius has a well-regarded private funds group offering one of the most extensive global institutional investor practices. It is also distinguished for its experience representing financial institutions acting as sponsors, investors and buyers and sellers in the secondary market. Other clients include sovereign wealth funds and US public pension plans.

Ropes & Gray has an established team that is respected for its advice to institutional investors, including pension funds, funds of funds and foundations. The group represents clients investing in hedge and private equity funds targeting real estate, as well as the energy and infrastructure sectors.

Clifford Chance is held in high esteem for its representation of global funds and investment management clients. The team offers expertise across a broad range of matters including fund formation, tax and securities laws. The firm is renowned for handling cross-border matters.

Foster Garvey is a boutique law firm which garners recognition for its representation of institutional investors, with particular expertise advising public pension funds. The law firm provides guidance across a range of funds, secondaries and alternative investment products.

K&L Gates is held in high regard for representation of investors. The team counsels institutional investors across a range of investment funds including public pension funds and sovereign wealth funds. The law firm offers additional expertise across regulatory matters.

Reed Smith has a strong investment funds practice, with particular expertise representing institutional investors. The team offers broad expertise across a range of issues including fund formation, secondary funds and hedge funds. The team also caters to multi-jurisdictional matters.

Seyfarth Shaw is renowned for its representation of institutional investors, offering expertise in GP and LP-led transactions. The law firm advises clients across a diverse range of investments including commingled funds, real estate funds and joint ventures. The team is adept in supporting clients in cross-border, tax and regulatory issues.