Ranking tables

Investment Funds: Private Equity: Venture Capital | UK

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This section ranks those firms and individuals advising on private equity funds. It includes a table for private equity funds generally, as well as tables for secondaries, credit funds and venture capital. Lawyers and firms ranked here will typically focus on fund formation above all.

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Band 1

  1. Helen Parsonage
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    Helen Parsonage
    Osborne Clarke LLP
    Osborne Clarke LLP | Investment Funds: Private Equity: Venture Capital
    2026 | Band 1 | 6 Years Ranked
    Helen Parsonage is highly sought after for her venture capital expertise. She advises fund managers on structuring and launches.
  2. Robert Mailer
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    Robert Mailer
    Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP
    Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP | Investment Funds: Private Equity: Venture Capital
    2026 | Band 1 | 7 Years Ranked

    Robert Mailer is recognised for his venture capital fund structuring work. He regularly assists both established and first-time managers. Additionally, investors often seek Mailer out for his expertise in representing LPs.

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Band 2

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    Daniel Greenaway
    K&L Gates
    K&L Gates | Investment Funds: Private Equity: Venture Capital
    2026 | Band 2 | 11 Years Ranked

    Daniel Greenaway of K&L Gates provides wide-ranging guidance on venture capital investment funds. He assists technology-focused funds with formation, structuring and marketing, as well as assisting with their transactional activities.

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    Dona Ardeman
    Mills & Reeve LLP
    Mills & Reeve LLP | Investment Funds: Private Equity: Venture Capital
    2026 | Band 2 | 3 Years Ranked

    Dona Ardeman of Mills & Reeve is noted for her expertise in assisting international venture capital clients with investment fund matters. Her practice also includes investor-side representation for LPs in the technology and education sectors.

  3. Ed Kingsbury
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    Ed Kingsbury
    CMS
    CMS | Investment Funds: Private Equity: Venture Capital
    2026 | Band 2 | 4 Years Ranked
    Ed Kingsbury is noted for his deep expertise in the pan-European venture capital funds space. He also advises clients on alternative funds, with particular knowledge of litigation funding.
  4. Edward Lee
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    Edward Lee
    Proskauer Rose LLP
    Proskauer Rose LLP | Investment Funds: Private Equity: Venture Capital
    2026 | Band 2 | 6 Years Ranked
    Edward Lee assists clients in the venture capital space with fund formation and closing, as well as assisting with acquisitions.
  5. Samuel Whittaker
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    Samuel Whittaker
    DLA Piper LLP
    DLA Piper LLP | Investment Funds: Private Equity: Venture Capital
    2026 | Band 2 | 3 Years Ranked

    Samuel Whittaker is an able partner in the investment funds space, with notable experience advising venture capital clients.

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Up and Coming

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    Ben Cocoracchio
    Addleshaw Goddard LLP
    Addleshaw Goddard LLP | Investment Funds: Private Equity: Venture Capital
    2026 | Up and Coming | 3 Years Ranked

    Ben Cocoracchio is recognised for his venture capital funds practice. Drawing on in-house experience, he advises early-stage managers on fund formation and launches. He has additional expertise in advising clients across the asset classes.

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    Ronan McCann
    Haynes and Boone, LLP
    Haynes and Boone, LLP | Investment Funds: Private Equity: Venture Capital
    2026 | Up and Coming | 1 Years Ranked

    Ronan McCann is noted for his expertise in private equity fund formation. He also regularly advises clients on venture capital work and acts as counsel on limited partnership investments.