Ashurst continues to represent leading sponsors and investors across the full range of private equity funds. The team is noted for its ability to advise at any stage of private equity activity and impressive infrastructure fund practice. Practice head Nick Goddard boasts wide-ranging investment fund expertise. Piers Warburton advises on matters concerning the team’s key fund manager and investor clients, including major fundraises. Acting for both sponsors and investors, Nicola Hopkins assists with the structuring and management of various fund types and carry arrangements.

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Key clients

  • Equitix Investment Management
  • Intermediate Capital Group
  • Altor Equity Partners
  • Agilitas Private Equity
  • Axiom Equity Capital Partners

Work highlights

  • Advised Altor on the formation of its €3 billion Altor Fund VI.
  • Advising on the establishment of Equitix UK Electricity Storage Fund.
  • Advised Axiom Equity on the formation of a multi-asset, multi-investor private equity fund.

Lawyers

Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Nick Goddard

Other key lawyers

Piers Warburton, Nicola Hopkins