Nick Benson
Latham & Watkins
Latham & Watkins
Client SatisfactionContinuing to add noteworthy sponsors to its already impressive client list, various top-tier asset managers regularly call upon Latham & Watkins for its expertise in fund formation and product development. From closed-ended funds to permanent capital and evergreen structures, the team is capable across the entire liquidity spectrum. Nick Benson boasts more than 25 years of experience in the formation and operation of private investment funds and transactions. Mateja Maher strengthens the practices with his buy and sell-side secondaries expertise. James McCrory regularly advises on GP-led transactions, bespoke strategic partnerships, and joint venture arrangements. Adrian Grocock‘s client base includes first-time sponsors and those engaged with multi-billion dollar products, while Clare Scott’s broad practice includes both open and closed-ended fund formations.
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Testimonials
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- 'The team has exceptional market knowledge and is able to provide commercial solutions to complex and bespoke structures.'
- 'Nick Benson instills a sense of calm. Nothing is too complicated, too urgent or unachievable. You know you are in safe hands with Nick.'
- 'Adrian Grocock makes the firm for us. We are using Latham because of his expertise.'
Key clients
- The Carlyle Group
- Searchlight Capital
- The Jordan Company
- Oaktree Capital
- Global Infrastructure Management
- I Squared Capital
- SK Capital
- Onex Corporation
- Lindsey Goldberg
- Abry Partner
- StepStone
- Riverstone Holdings
- Pretium Partners
- Ares
- Garnett Station Partners
- Graham Partners
- Coalesce Capital Partners
- Neos Partners
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