| Michael Flamenbaum New York - Fund Formation +1 212 318 3079 |
Roy Goldman New York - Transactional +1 212 318 3219 |
Rob Hale Dallas +1 214 855 7114 |
| Ed Rhyne Houston +1 713 651 8334 |
Steve Suzzan New York - Transactional +1 212 318 3092 |
Our Private Equity/Venture Capital team regularly represents both sponsors and investors in connection with the establishment of private equity investment vehicles, including leveraged buy-out funds and venture capital funds, both domestic and off-shore. Our private equity lawyers also serve as counsel to private fund managers and sponsors. To learn more, visit our Fund Formation site.
Our private equity/venture capital lawyers bring extensive experience in many relevant areas, including partnership and limited liability company law, tax, ERISA, securities, investment companies, and is knowledgeable of current market conditions and trends.
In addition to our work in establishing private equity funds, members of our Private Equity/Venture Capital team are regularly involved in structuring and negotiating the funds' investments. Our lawyers work with clients from the beginning to establish clear exit strategies, whether by private sale, initial public offering, merger or acquisition.
Pioneers in venture capital
Our Private Equity/Venture Capital team also represents sponsors of venture capital funds in their capital-raising and investing activities, as well as emerging growth companies seeking venture capital financing.
Our private equity/venture capital lawyers have practiced actively in the venture capital area for over 30 years and were one of the early entrants in this field.
We are also one of the foremost authorities in the structuring and closing of venture capital investments. From the structuring of bridge loans through the sophisticated negotiation of later-stage financings, Our private equity/venture capital lawyers effectively advise clients to ensure transactions close swiftly and efficiently.
Awards
- In the 2011-2012 "Best Law Firms" rankings, U.S. News Media Group (U.S. News & World Report) and Best Lawyers listed the firm in the national rankings for the service area of Private Equity Law.
- For the second year, we were named one of the most active private equity legal practices by Dow Jones Private Equity Analyst (2010)
