Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP

Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP‘s investment management practice is adept in complex fund formations, advising some of the biggest and most sophisticated funds in the private equity space and also well-established private equity firms. Michael Hong stands out for such work on complex fund formations. Additionally, Leor Landa is heavily involved in the operation of a range of private investment funds, heading up a group which has been bolstered by several additions to the team in August 2024 from Debevoise & Plimpton LLP. Notable within these is Andrew Ahern, a lawyer who is equally adept in advising sponsors and investors on complex secondary transactions. Elsewhere, Sijia Cai is key for transactions within private equity, including secondaries transactions, but notably M&A related aspect of fund management, such as structuring and co-investment arrangements. June Han is a standout team member. All team members are based in New York,