‘Knowledgeable, commercial, and responsive’, Goodwin‘s expertise spans a host of funds types, covering private equity, venture capital, real estate, infrastructure and debt. Practice head Michael Halford is particularly noted for his capabilities in PE and investment funds structuring. Other key figures include London office co-chair Ajay Pathak, noted for his private debt, VC, and infrastructure practice, and Ben Yeoh, whose focus lies more squarely in VC matters.

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Testimonials

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  • ‘Very knowledgeable about the private funds market and coverage across types of transactions affecting private funds. Good peer group client base ’

  • 'Team at partner and associate level are all knowledgeable, commercial, and responsive.' 

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Key clients

  • Abingworth
  • Ambienta
  • Antin Infrastructure
  • Bregal Investments
  • Glennmont Partners
  • Intermediate Capital Group (ICG)
  • Investcorp NLGT
  • Macquarie
  • Patron Capital
  • Plural VC

Lawyers

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Next Generation Partners
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Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Michael Halford

Other key lawyers

Ed Hall, Ravi Chopra, Ajay Pathak, Ben Yeoh, Patrick Deasey