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Private Equity

Overview

Attorneys working in private equity generally focus on one of two areas: M&A or investment management, though some do both. Private Equity M&A attorneys represent investment funds in acquiring and disposing of “portfolio” companies or minority ownership interests in such companies. Investment management attorneys assist in the formation of private investment funds and advise funds on complying with applicable regulations. The day-to-day work of funds attorneys includes preparing offering materials, negotiating with prospective investors, preparing partnership and LLC agreements, advising on and documenting management and compensation arrangements, and closing fund formation transactions.

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Practice Area Q&A’s

Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP

Matthew W. Abbott & Megan Ward Spelman

Ropes & Gray

Elizabeth Gallucci

Sidley Austin LLP

Grace Jamgochian

Fried, Frank, Harris, Shriver & Jacobson LLP

Andrea Gede-Lange & Thomas Lee

Weil

Ramona Nee

Weil

Trey Muldrow

Sullivan & Cromwell LLP

Rita-Anne O’Neill

Ropes & Gray

Elizabeth Reza

Goodwin

Amy Keller & Jen Necas

Latham & Watkins

Andrea Schwartzman & Paul Sheridan

Simpson Thacher

Rony Rothken & Nathalie Herrand

Advice from Vault Law

Practice Area Insights: Private Equity

Practice Area Insights: Private Equity

By Vault Law Editors