As a result of its leading secondaries practice, Akin has been active in some of the market’s most significant fund restructurings. The firm’s robust client roster reflects its strong position in the buy-side arena. Daniel Quinn is a preeminent secondaries lawyer, having acted on some of the most innovative transactions in the space. Simon Ellis leads on high-value fundraisings, receiving key instructions from buy-side and sell-side clients on secondary transactions. Chris Jeanes and Qasam Mahmood are further key members of the practice. John Daghlian recently retired from the firm.
Testimonials
Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.
- ‘This practice has been excellent to work with. There is very strong collaboration across the team. The team is quick to identify potential yellow/red flags, then addresses these efficiently and effectively.'
‘Simon Ellis has been excellent to work with and stands out vs. competitors. His communication, responsiveness and understanding of a situation has helped tremendously on multiple complex legal processes.'
‘Deep and broad PE and secondary funds team. Dedicated and hardworking. Strong client focus.’
‘Have worked with Simon Ellis for many years. Very solid performance, deep knowledge of PE Fund matters. He runs his team well—very conscientious, hard-working.'
‘A 'secondaries first' team; they can run all parts of a secondary transaction.’
‘Qasam Mahmood is calm and perseveres to get the deal over the line. Benedict Watson will always come up with a creative solution and has the charm to overcome the most challenging and prickly counterparties.’
‘Daniel Quinn is responsive and invested. Qasam Mahmood is hardworking and commercial. Ben Watson is thoughtful, with strong attention to detail. Chris Jeanes is hardworking and thorough.’
Key clients
- Adelis Equity Partners
- Aliph Capital
- Aliter Capital
- Apollo Global Management
- Coller Capital
- Echo VC Partners
- Everstone
- Expedition Growth Capital
- Glendower Capital
- Government of Singapore Investment Corporation
- Intermediate Capital Group
- KawiSafi Ventures
- Key Capital
- National Trust of Scotland
- Oakfield Capital Partners
- Ocean Fund LP
- Oriens
- Quinbrook Infrastructure Partners
- RIT Capital
- Rubicon Partners
- Stratus Group
- Sunridge Partners
- Turkven PE
- Varsity Capital
- Wren House Infrastructure Management
Work highlights
- Advised Quinbrook Infrastructure Partners on its final close of the U.K.-focused renewables impact fund.
- Advised Adelis Equity Partners on the formation of a €430m Continuation Vehicle to invest in two portfolio companies.
Lawyers
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Daniel Quinn