Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP

Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP is well regarded in the private equity funds space and has a wealth of experience advising on the formation of traditional funds, funds of separately managed accounts and co-investment vehicles. The group receives mandates from a diverse client base, among which are leading financial institutions, asset managers, real estate and infrastructure investors as well as family offices and emerging fund sponsors. A trio of practitioners oversee the department: Shukie Grossman and Edward Sopher in New York, who bring with them extensive experience in the formation and operation of private equity funds, alongside Jennifer Bellah Maguire in Los Angeles, who focuses on investor and sponsor side asset manager transactions. Further key names are New York based Roger Singer, who specializes in funds investing in real assets and Bill Thomas in Washington DC, who frequently acts for fund sponsors, institutional investors and joint venture partners. John Senior left the firm in January 2023, while in June 2023 Kevin Bettsteller joined the team from DLA Piper LLP (US), further strengthening the firm's regulatory expertise.