Private Equity
Private equity firms turn to Schulte because we don’t just get deals done — we help sponsors and fund managers achieve their broader commercial objectives. Our firm-wide focus on private capital allows us to keep the big picture in view across the entire private equity life cycle. Whether advising on firm and fund formation, fund financing, M&A deals and related financing, secondary offerings, co-investments, continuation funds, GP stake deals and control transactions, we know that developments in one area have implications elsewhere. We develop solutions that are optimal across the various levels of their private equity ecosystem.
Our private equity team takes an interdisciplinary approach, bringing together M&A and tax attorneys as well as experts from fund structuring and formation, employment and executive compensation, ERISA, intellectual property, real estate, bankruptcy, financing, SEC regulatory and compliance, OFAC and anti-money laundering, and other key disciplines that frequently touch a private equity sponsor. Our clients and their portfolio companies experience a seamless interaction among our practice groups. Our goal is to deliver commercial outcomes that focus on two key elements –always put our clients first and be laser focused on obtaining unparalleled results for clients.
Our private equity M&A team has extensive experience with middle-market deals that have become a prominent part of the private equity landscape. Our team focuses on all types of transactions across various industries and structures. The deals we advise on span a wide range of transaction types, including buying businesses from founders/owners, carve-outs, take-private transactions and managing robust exit processes . Our deal teams are focused on ensuring that each client has a smooth experience starting from the letter of intent through due diligence and deal execution. Given the breadth and extensive experience of our deal attorneys in the private equity sphere, we are able to successfully counsel clients through complex and challenging issues while never losing sight of the art of diplomacy and tact required at the negotiating table with the other side.
Types of Funds Represented
We represent more than 400 hedge fund, private equity fund and fund-of-funds managers and thousands of investment funds globally.
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Schulte is also one of only a few law firms with a dedicated group of lawyers who focus on regulatory and compliance matters particular to hedge funds. With this specialized knowledge and our long history in the market, it is no surprise that we serve as principal counsel to many of the leading domestic and international funds and fund managers.