Private Equity: Fund Formation
Our Fund Formation lawyers advise fund sponsors on all aspects of private equity funds throughout the world. We advise sponsors ranging from emerging managers raising US$10 million to institutional managers raising more than US$5 billion.
With an appreciation for the need to tailor advice based on the industry and asset class of the fund, we work with our clients to identify and implement the most appropriate structure for organizing their business and fund offerings, including selecting the optimal jurisdiction and legal structure.
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