Ranking tables
USA USA - Nationwide Private Equity: Fund Formation
Rankings overview for Departments
Band 1
Band 2
- Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton LLP 2 Years Ranked
- Cooley LLP 2 Years Ranked
- Fried, Frank, Harris, Shriver & Jacobson LLP 2 Years Ranked
- Goodwin 2 Years Ranked
- Gunderson Dettmer Stough Villeneuve Franklin & Hachigian 2 Years Ranked
- Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP 2 Years Ranked
- Proskauer Rose LLP 2 Years Ranked
- Ropes & Gray LLP 2 Years Ranked
- Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP 2 Years Ranked
Band 3
Eminent Practitioners
Band 1
- Barrie B Covit Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP15 Years Ranked
- Erica Berthou Kirkland & Ellis LLP14 Years Ranked
- Kenneth I Rosh Fried, Frank, Harris, Shriver & Jacobson LLP16 Years Ranked
- Leor Landa Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP19 Years Ranked
- Marco Masotti Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP17 Years Ranked
- Michael Wolitzer Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP20 Years Ranked
- Rebecca F Silberstein Debevoise & Plimpton LLP20 Years Ranked
- Thomas Bell Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP20 Years Ranked
Band 2
- Andrew Wright Kirkland & Ellis LLP11 Years Ranked
- Edward D Sopher Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP19 Years Ranked
- Elizabeth Lenas Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton LLP15 Years Ranked
- Jonathan Karen Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP6 Years Ranked
- Jonathon G Soler Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP15 Years Ranked
- Shukie Grossman Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP16 Years Ranked
Band 3
- Amanda Persaud Ropes & Gray LLP4 Years Ranked
- Andrew Ahern Debevoise & Plimpton LLP4 Years Ranked
- Barton B Clark Latham & Watkins LLP14 Years Ranked
- Chris P Kallos Kirkland & Ellis14 Years Ranked
- Daniel Lavon-Krein Kirkland & Ellis4 Years Ranked
- David W Watson Goodwin19 Years Ranked
- Glenn R Sarno Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP18 Years Ranked
- Jason Herman Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP10 Years Ranked
- Jonathan Adler Debevoise & Plimpton LLP8 Years Ranked
- Jordan C Murray Kirkland & Ellis LLP13 Years Ranked
- Justin Storms Debevoise & Plimpton LLP10 Years Ranked
- Lorna Bowen Debevoise & Plimpton LLP6 Years Ranked
- Michael Hong Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP7 Years Ranked
- Robin A Painter Proskauer Rose LLP20 Years Ranked
- Roger Singer Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP15 Years Ranked
- Sean J Hill Kirkland & Ellis LLP14 Years Ranked
- Stephanie R Breslow Schulte Roth & Zabel LLP20 Years Ranked
Band 4
- Adrian Leipsic Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton LLP4 Years Ranked
- Andrea J Schwartzman Latham & Watkins LLP4 Years Ranked
- Andrew Chizzik Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP4 Years Ranked
- Andrew Ford Debevoise & Plimpton LLP6 Years Ranked
- David A Winter Hogan Lovells US LLP16 Years Ranked
- David Kreisler Sidley Austin LLP16 Years Ranked
- David W Tegeler Proskauer Rose LLP19 Years Ranked
- Edward D Nelson Latham & Watkins LLP11 Years Ranked
- Fadi G Samman Akin4 Years Ranked
- Howard J. Beber Proskauer Rose LLP11 Years Ranked
- Jeffrey Kaplan Kirkland & Ellis3 Years Ranked
- John Ayer Ropes & Gray LLP9 Years Ranked
- John Caccia Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP & Affiliates11 Years Ranked
- Joseph A Smith Schulte Roth & Zabel LLP15 Years Ranked
- Joshua H Sternoff Paul Hastings LLP15 Years Ranked
- Kelly Ryan Kirkland & Ellis5 Years Ranked
- Laura S Friedrich Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP11 Years Ranked
- Lawrence N Barshay Fried, Frank, Harris, Shriver & Jacobson LLP16 Years Ranked
- Lior Ohayon Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP7 Years Ranked
- Mark Proctor Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP3 Years Ranked
- Matthew Howard Fried, Frank, Harris, Shriver & Jacobson LLP2 Years Ranked
- Maurice Gindi Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton LLP2 Years Ranked
- Monica Arora Proskauer Rose LLP3 Years Ranked
- Nadia S. Sager Latham & Watkins LLP4 Years Ranked
- Prakash Mehta Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP16 Years Ranked
- Richard I Ansbacher Fried, Frank, Harris, Shriver & Jacobson LLP16 Years Ranked
- Stephanie Epstein Srulowitz Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP4 Years Ranked
- Timothy Clark Goodwin11 Years Ranked
- Kathleen A Walsh
Band 5
- Adam Tope DLA Piper LLP (US)3 Years Ranked
- Allen P. Ashley DLA Piper LLP (US)2 Years Ranked
- Amran Hussein Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP4 Years Ranked
- Anna Rips Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP & Affiliates2 Years Ranked
- Blayne Grady Akin2 Years Ranked
- Brian I Greene Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP2 Years Ranked
- Don Melamed Proskauer Rose LLP2 Years Ranked
- Heather Cruz Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP & Affiliates9 Years Ranked
- Ian Schwartz McDermott Will & Emery LLP1 Years Ranked
- James Deeken Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP2 Years Ranked
- Marc N. Biamonte Ropes & Gray LLP1 Years Ranked
- Michael Sabin Clifford Chance US LLP2 Years Ranked
- Nathaniel Marrs DLA Piper LLP (US)2 Years Ranked
- Paul J Verbesey Goodwin4 Years Ranked
- Phillip Isom Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP5 Years Ranked
- Phyllis Schwartz Schulte Roth & Zabel LLP2 Years Ranked
- Rebecca Neuschatz Zelenka Fried, Frank, Harris, Shriver & Jacobson LLP3 Years Ranked
- Robert Blaustein Kirkland & Ellis LLP1 Years Ranked
- Tricia Lee Dechert LLP2 Years Ranked
- Wendy Gallegos Mayer Brown LLP1 Years Ranked
- Eric Requenez
- Jason Behrens
- Megan Devaney
- Mike Dankis
- Sarah E Kirson
Up and Coming
- Alisa Waxman Debevoise & Plimpton LLP2 Years Ranked
- Gerald H Brown Fried, Frank, Harris, Shriver & Jacobson LLP2 Years Ranked
- Jason Auerbach Debevoise & Plimpton LLP2 Years Ranked
- Lindsey Wiersma Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP3 Years Ranked
- Matthew Goldstein Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP2 Years Ranked
- Nicole Washington Kirkland & Ellis LLP1 Years Ranked
- Sally Bergmann Debevoise & Plimpton LLP2 Years Ranked
All Departments profiles
Band 1
1 Debevoise & Plimpton LLPPrivate Equity: Fund Formation2022 | Band 1 | 2 Years RankedDebevoise & Plimpton is in an elite category of private fund practices with a considerable global footprint and an extensive client base of top-tier private equity sponsors. Represents all manner of private equity businesses, including some of the largest debt fund managers. Noted activity in the representation of secondary funds in connection with transactions and fundraisings. Active in all types of investment strategies including buyout, distressed and credit, real estate and infrastructure funds.1 Kirkland & EllisPrivate Equity: Fund Formation2022 | Band 1 | 2 Years RankedKirkland & Ellis boasts an impressively deep group of private funds specialists noted for its handling of a large volume of fundraisings for prominent high-end and midmarket sponsors. A global footprint ensures that it is well equipped to take on sophisticated matters involving buyout funds and real estate funds. Additional expertise in handling significant secondary transactions. Noted for its experience of working with a wide array of investors as part of a global platform.1 Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLPPrivate Equity: Fund Formation2022 | Band 1 | 2 Years RankedSimpson Thacher is a prospering private equity practice with comprehensive expertise that spans traditional buyout funds and alternative assets, including real estate, distressed debt and credit. Unparalleled track record representing some of the largest private equity sponsors in mega fundraisings. Expertise in financial services, infrastructure and energy funds.
Band 2
2 Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton LLPPrivate Equity: Fund Formation2022 | Band 2 | 2 Years RankedCleary Gottlieb has deep expertise structuring private equity funds and alternative investment products that are offered in the USA, Europe, Asia and Latin America. Likewise proficient in counseling limited partners on their investments in private equity, hedge and real estate assets. Also noted for its advice on strategic minority investments to fund managers. Experienced in the formation of a range of private funds including credit and special situations funds.2 Cooley LLPPrivate Equity: Fund Formation2022 | Band 2 | 2 Years RankedCooley distinguishes itself as primary fund counsel to innumerable funds within the ambit of venture capital, ranging from preeminent market players to up-and-coming managers. Able to advise on an array of fund formation operations, including evergreen, growth equity and funds of funds, in sectors such as technology, healthcare and social media. Capable of representing fund managers on a global scale.2 Fried, Frank, Harris, Shriver & Jacobson LLPPrivate Equity: Fund Formation2022 | Band 2 | 2 Years RankedFried, Frank, Harris continues to attract high-caliber sponsors in the real estate, energy, credit and buyout spaces. Valued for the breadth of its fund formation expertise, including infrastructure and growth funds. Able to offer its expanding client base an integrated service, working closely with its practices in tax, regulatory and employee benefits. Also noted for its strength in cross-border matters.2 GoodwinPrivate Equity: Fund Formation2022 | Band 2 | 2 Years RankedGoodwin has a respected asset management practice, which encompasses an assortment of private investment products, including private equity, venture capital and real estate funds. Acts for a diverse client base of domestic and international funds of varying sizes. Valued for its advice across structuring, management and compliance issues.2 Gunderson Dettmer Stough Villeneuve Franklin & HachigianPrivate Equity: Fund Formation2022 | Band 2 | 2 Years RankedGunderson Dettmer displays dominance throughout the North American and Chinese venture capital fund formation markets. Dedicated to the support of emerging technology and venture capital matters around the world.2 Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLPPrivate Equity: Fund Formation2022 | Band 2 | 2 Years RankedPaul, Weiss has a strong private equity practice counseling elite private equity fund managers on some of the biggest fundraisings in the market. Highly regarded for its experienced structuring of high-end formations, encompassing buyout, distressed and credit funds, among others. Has strong track record in working with global investors.2 Proskauer Rose LLPPrivate Equity: Fund Formation2022 | Band 2 | 2 Years RankedProskauer Rose is an established name in the private equity funds market that is especially lauded for its work on behalf of sponsors, advising on transactions and fund formations which touch a broad range of industries. Boasts equal capabilities in buyout funds as those formed to invest in early-stage businesses. Strong international showing, with a noted presence in matters involving the European and Asian markets.2 Ropes & Gray LLPPrivate Equity: Fund Formation2022 | Band 2 | 2 Years RankedThe Ropes & Gray team is well known for its excellent representation of sizable sponsor-side clients in a variety of private equity fund formations including buyout and growth capital funds. Proven track record structuring private equity vehicles such as real estate and credit funds.2 Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLPPrivate Equity: Fund Formation2022 | Band 2 | 2 Years RankedWeil, Gotshal & Manges is a choice destination for midmarket sponsors and larger asset managers seeking to raise mega private equity funds. Valued for its wide experience advising on the structuring of a variety of funds. Expertise devising a plethora of innovative private structures that span a diverse range of targets, from buyouts to real estate and infrastructure. A strong global practice enables the team to act for both US and foreign-based sponsors.
Band 3
3 AkinPrivate Equity: Fund Formation2022 | Band 3 | 2 Years RankedAkin Gump counts a number of dominant investors and sponsors among its longstanding clientele and is noted for its acute insight into emerging market investment trends. Additionally able to assist fund managers with tax structures. Provides vital market perspective gained from representing investors in private equity and hedge vehicles.3 Davis Polk & Wardwell LLPPrivate Equity: Fund Formation2022 | Band 3 | 2 Years RankedDavis Polk has a well-respected practice with notable experience of advising both sponsors and funds. Fields an experienced group of practitioners with longstanding practices in the market, combined with a stellar reputation in the related financial services sector. Noted for its track record of forming highly focused funds, including those investing in particular sectors or secondary fund interests.3 Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLPPrivate Equity: Fund Formation2022 | Band 3 | 2 Years RankedGibson, Dunn & Crutcher offers comprehensive services to fund managers, sponsors and investors in connection with fund formation and operational matters. Receives a high influx of secondaries mandates and is regularly called upon to assist with SEC enforcement matters. Advises in connection with multiple asset classes, including buyout, real estate and growth capital. Added strength in infrastructure, credit, secondary and co-investment funds.3 Latham & Watkins LLPPrivate Equity: Fund Formation2022 | Band 3 | 2 Years RankedThe Latham & Watkins team is expert in structuring all manner of private equity funds, with notable strengths pertaining to energy, power and infrastructure-focused vehicles. Trusted advisers to private equity sponsors long after the fund formation process, assisting with ongoing compliance, M&A and other corporate issues. Continues to enjoy success in attracting a number of major new clients across the USA, with notable depth in credit and debt funds.3 Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLPPrivate Equity: Fund Formation2022 | Band 3 | 2 Years RankedWillkie Farr & Gallagher draws on resources in the firm's wider asset management team to provide comprehensive regulatory compliance and fund formation guidance to private equity fund managers large and small. Also retains an exclusive client roster of institutional investors and continues to attract new and diverse clients. Noted strength in the areas of energy and real estate funds.
Band 4
4 Choate Hall & Stewart LLPPrivate Equity: Fund Formation2022 | Band 4 | 2 Years RankedChoate Hall & Stewart is highly recommended for its ability to advise clients on a wide spectrum of funds. Boasts experience of handling matters across a range of jurisdictions, with a strong dealsheet of US-Israel formations. Notable for housing practitioners with the ability to advise sponsors through the formation of venture capital funds in addition to buyout and credit funds. Additionally capable in establishing special-purpose investment vehicles using private equity structures.4 DLA Piper LLP (US)Private Equity: Fund Formation2022 | Band 4 | 2 Years RankedDLA Piper is a notably deep team able to call on fund formation experts across the country and internationally. Specific areas of strength include providing counsel on the structuring and formation of real estate and credit funds.4 Paul Hastings LLPPrivate Equity: Fund Formation2022 | Band 4 | 1 Years RankedPaul Hastings is recognized for its robust private equity team. The team regularly works on the formation, opening and closing of a range of highly valued fund types. The team is able to assist clients with cross-border matters and funds, including Europe and Asia-based funds. Its practitioners frequently support clients on both debt and equity funds. The group has significant experience advising in relation to real estate funds.4 Schulte Roth & Zabel LLPPrivate Equity: Fund Formation2022 | Band 4 | 2 Years RankedSchulte Roth & Zabel boasts a highly respected private equity group working in tandem with the firm's market-leading hedge funds practice to provide a seamless private funds offering. Particularly strong real estate funds offering with experience advising on the formation of highly focused vehicles in terms of jurisdiction and asset class. Similarly strong in the structuring of direct lending funds.4 Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP & AffiliatesPrivate Equity: Fund Formation2022 | Band 4 | 2 Years RankedThe Skadden Arps team is adept at advising on a plethora of funds including buyout funds, funds of funds and sector-specific vehicles. Strong global presence allows the team to provide counsel on complex matters involving cross-border elements, such as master-feeder structures, funds of one and parallel fund structures.4 Winston & Strawn LLPPrivate Equity: Fund Formation2022 | Band 4 | 2 Years RankedWinston & Strawn boasts a well-respected practice combining strength in traditional buyout funds, with deep expertise in innovative strategies. Especially capable in the area of credit funds and special situations funds, with a track record of handling formations involving multiple jurisdictions.