England - London • Investment fund formation and management
DLA Piper
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DLA Piper‘s private funds practice is headed up by James O’Donnell, a funds related transactions expert noted by clients for his ’excellent technical skills‘ and advice ’of the highest quality‘. He is supported by the fund establishment and structuring focused Jonathan Powling and private equity and tax specialist Richard Woolich. Up-and-coming practitioners to note at the firm include the ’stand out‘ Hannah Watson-Fanin, who focuses on institutional investors, private equity expert Michael Graham and Sam Whittaker, who is notable for his multijurisdictional experience, having advised clients in areas such as the Cayman Islands and Jersey. The firm is recommended for its ESG related work, handling investments into climate technologies and sustainable agriculture.
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‘Specialist focus on acting for LPs which means that the team is able to provide genuine insight into what terms they see in market, and push for best practice positions for their LP clients.’
‘James O'Donnell has excellent technical skills, while offering pragmatic advice, and is tenacious in ensuring the best outcome possible for his clients.’
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Work highlights
- Advised Greensphere Capital LLP, via its climate incubator Gaia Sciences Innovation, about its joint venture with the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew to invest up to GBP100 million in plant and fungal science spinouts, with applications ranging from sustainable agriculture to habitat restoration in the UK and internationally.
- Assisted the Chief Innovation Office of Aviva Investors with four strategic investments in venture capital funds with sustainable and ESG-related investment strategies.
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