Ranking tables
Private Equity: Fund Formation | USA
Massachusetts
Rankings overview for Departments
Band 1
Band 3
Senior Statespeople
Band 1
Band 2
David Kreisler Mayer Brown LLP19 Years Ranked
David W Tegeler Proskauer Rose LLP22 Years Ranked
Gerald J Kehoe Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP17 Years Ranked
John Ayer Ropes & Gray LLP12 Years Ranked- Malcolm B Nicholls III Gunderson Dettmer Stough Villeneuve Franklin & Hachigian21 Years Ranked
Peter Laybourn Ropes & Gray LLP5 Years Ranked
Band 3
Debra Lussier Ropes & Gray LLP5 Years Ranked
Galen R. Lewis Proskauer Rose LLP4 Years Ranked
John P Beals Nixon Peabody LLP18 Years Ranked
Matt McBride Foley & Lardner LLP3 Years Ranked
Matthew Giles Goodwin7 Years Ranked
Michael Suppappola Proskauer Rose LLP5 Years Ranked
Thomas A Beaudoin Goodwin20 Years Ranked
Band 4
Andrew Kurzon Foley & Lardner LLP5 Years Ranked
James Donohue Kirkland & Ellis LLP4 Years Ranked
Jonathan Lipnick Kirkland & Ellis1 Years Ranked
Matthew Smith Cooley LLP2 Years Ranked- Nicholas Guttilla Gunderson Dettmer Stough Villeneuve Franklin & Hachigian2 Years Ranked
Nicole Peppe Goodwin9 Years Ranked
Nicole Rives Sullivan & Worcester5 Years Ranked
Stephen Meli Foley & Lardner LLP2 Years Ranked
All Departments profiles
Band 1
1 Kirkland & Ellis LLPPrivate Equity: Fund Formation2025 | Band 1 | 6 Years RankedKirkland & Ellis is a trusted adviser to several leading investment fund sponsors in the alternative funds realm. Noted for its representation of multiple formations and fundraising for funds valued in the billions. Serves clients across different sectors including the global energy sector and finance, among others.
1 Proskauer Rose LLPPrivate Equity: Fund Formation2025 | Band 1 | 18 Years RankedProskauer Rose LLP maintains an outstanding reputation as a go-to firm in the alternative asset marketplace, acting for investors and sponsors. Represents leading clients in sophisticated transactions, both in the USA and throughout the world. Recognized in particular for its experience representing venture capital firms across the technology and life sciences sectors. Also able to advise on the full range of regulatory matters affecting players in the private funds space.
1 Ropes & Gray LLPPrivate Equity: Fund Formation2025 | Band 1 | 19 Years RankedRopes & Gray LLP is acknowledged as one of the leading providers of private equity expertise in the state. Offers experience in all manner of funds, including real estate, venture capital and open-end hedge funds. Advises global investors and sponsors on a multitude of operational and regulatory compliance issues.
Band 2
2 Foley & Lardner LLPPrivate Equity: Fund Formation2025 | Band 2 | 5 Years RankedFoley & Lardner LLP has an impressively broad-based team with capabilities in the representation of both sponsors and institutional investors. Also demonstrates variety in the types of vehicles formed, including sector-focused funds in the buyout and venture capital spaces.
2 GoodwinPrivate Equity: Fund Formation2025 | Band 2 | 19 Years RankedGoodwin has a robust practice noted for its private equity and venture capital funds prowess. Regularly assists prominent domestic and international funds, with industry-recognized expertise in the real estate sector. Proficient in advising on the structuring, formation and management of funds, as well as compliance issues.
Band 3
3 Gunderson Dettmer Stough Villeneuve Franklin & HachigianPrivate Equity: Fund Formation2025 | Band 3 | 3 Years RankedGunderson Dettmer boasts a highly regarded practice in the space. Its practitioners demonstrate their strength in advising on the formations of venture capital funds. The team has significant experience of advising clients on matters containing cross-border elements.
3 Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLPPrivate Equity: Fund Formation2025 | Band 3 | 2 Years RankedMorgan, Lewis & Bockius has a strong team and a distinguished practice in the space. The practitioners have experience of advising both sponsors and institutional investors on a range of issues. The team provides counsel on matters relating to an array of funds, including infrastructure and buyout funds.
Band 4
4 Choate Hall & Stewart LLPPrivate Equity: Fund Formation2025 | Band 4 | 8 Years RankedChoate Hall & Stewart LLP has a strong fund formation practice with a strong track record of forming venture capital funds, including those focused on the technology sector. Popular destination for sponsors seeking to establish funds focused on ESG investment.
4 Cooley LLPPrivate Equity: Fund Formation2025 | Band 4 | 5 Years RankedCooley LLP has garnered a strong reputation in venture capital, with a
track record for launching significant funds nationally and abroad. The team advises clients across multiple industries including technology, clean tech and healthcare.