Goodwin‘s ’incredibly pragmatic’ team brings extensive experience across the breadth of matters. Its workload includes advising sponsors and investors throughout the entire lifecycle of investment funds. Practice head Gregory Barclay handles cross-border fund formations and capital structuring transactions. ‘Amazing legal advisor’ Matthew Nortcliff is a key individual also.
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Testimonials
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- ‘The firm supported us during a fundraise, handling the documentation and legal negotiations. What stood out was how balanced they were—technically strong, but also very practical and commercial in their thinking.'
- 'They helped us navigate tricky points without overcomplicating things and kept the process moving smoothly. They were also quick to respond and worked well with the other side, which helped keep momentum going.’
- ‘The team has been always responsive, available and nuanced.'
- ‘Goodwin have proven technical capabilities which is a given but they are particularly strong and discerning, many times we have been impressed. On a personal perspective we them quite sympathetic and affable which helps nurture the relationship.’
- ‘Excellent match of legal excellence and also business understanding and knowhow.’
- ‘Matthew Nortcliff has been advising us since the beginning and we could not have achieved what we have without him, an amazing legal advisor.’
Key clients
- 8F Asset Management
- A91 Partners
- Affirma Capital
- BPEA Credit
- Abrdn
- Catalys Pacific
- Chiratae Advisors
- CBC Group
- Coller Capital
- Collyer Capital
- Eversource Capital
- Evolvence India
Work highlights
Assisted 8F Asset Management on the formation of 8F Aquaculture Fund Japan I LP, a co-investment fund formed to invest alongside 8F Aquaculture Fund I LP and a syndicate of lenders in a vertically integrated land-based Atlantic salmon aquaculture facility in Japan.
Provided counsel to the client on fund formation.
Advised Play Ventures on the structuring, establishment and closing of Play Fund III, a venture capital fund targeting early stage investments in the mobile gaming sector.
Lawyers
Leading partners
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Practice head
Gregory Barclay
Other key lawyers
Matthew Nortcliff