Private Equity

We provide comprehensive advice on the formation, marketing, and ongoing operation of private investment funds and their management companies across a wide spectrum of strategies and jurisdictions.

• Fund Structuring & Domiciliation

  Advising on the optimal structure and jurisdiction for a wide range of closed-end funds, including U.S. domestic, offshore (e.g., Cayman Islands), and RMB-denominated funds, covering buyout, venture capital, growth equity, real estate, and hybrid strategies.

• Documentation & Negotiation

  Drafting and negotiating all core fund documents, including limited partnership agreements (LPAs), private placement memoranda (PPMs), subscription agreements, and side letters.

• Management Company & Economics

  Structuring management companies and general partners, including advising on carried interest, management fee arrangements, and other economic terms.

• Regulatory & Compliance

  Advising on all regulatory and compliance matters related to fund formation and operation, including investment adviser registration and exemptions.

We provide end-to-end support for the acquisition and financing of portfolio companies, combining market-leading M&A expertise with sophisticated financing capabilities.

• Acquisition Advisory

  Providing strategic counsel on all aspects of transaction execution, including leveraged buyouts (LBOs), take-private transactions, carve-outs, growth equity investments, and bolt-on acquisitions. Our services include structuring the transaction, conducting legal due diligence, and drafting and negotiating definitive agreements.

• Leveraged Finance

  Advising on the full spectrum of acquisition financing and recapitalization structures, including senior secured credit facilities, integrated bank and bond financings, bridge loans, and direct lending solutions. We draft and negotiate all related financing documentation.

• Antitrust & Regulatory Approvals

  Navigating complex antitrust reviews and securing necessary regulatory approvals from domestic and international authorities to ensure a smooth closing process.

Our role extends beyond the transaction to serve as long-term strategic partners, supporting portfolio companies on legal issues that arise under private equity ownership.

• Corporate Governance

  Counseling boards and management on fiduciary duties, director independence, conflicts of interest, and other critical governance matters.

• Management Compensation

  Designing and implementing management incentive plans, including stock option plans (ESOPs), restricted stock arrangements, and other equity-based compensation to align interests.

• Operational & Strategic Legal Support

  Providing ongoing counsel on critical operational matters, including intellectual property, information technology, employment law, and commercial contracts, as well as supporting strategic add-on acquisitions.

• Corporate Restructuring & Workouts

  Providing expert guidance on financial restructurings, workouts, and bankruptcies, addressing the special issues faced by companies with leveraged capital structures.

We guide clients through the final stage of the investment cycle, structuring and executing liquidity events to maximize returns.

• Strategic Sales & Secondary Buyouts

  Representing selling sponsors in strategic sales to corporate acquirers and in secondary buyouts to other financial sponsors, including navigating dual-track (IPO and M&A) processes.

• Leveraged Recapitalizations

  Advising on dividend recapitalizations and other leveraged transactions designed to provide interim liquidity to sponsors prior to a full exit.