Goodwin is noted for its expertise across the full range of private investment funds, from private equity funds to infrastructure funds. Practice head Michael Halford acts for institutional and private investors and regularly advises on fundraising and structuring funds and co-investment arrangements. Alexandrine Armstrong-Cerfontaine splits her time between the firm’s London and Luxembourg offices and is well-equipped to handle international fund formation mandates. ‘Astute practitioner’ Ravi Chopra co-leads the firm’s secondaries practice and is a key port of call for his transatlantic expertise. Co-chair of the London office, Ajay Pathak leads on the establishment and operation of private funds. Andrew Pollock is singled out for handling mid-market investment, while Ben Yeoh’s core focus is on venture capital.
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‘Ravi Chopra is a very calm, collected and astute practitioner who is not afraid to embrace complexity in a commercial and technically sound manner.’
‘The team is very commercial and effectively acts and thinks as if they were a full-time member of our investment team. Very reliable, safe pair of hands in various contexts.’
‘Even more junior lawyers are very mature and are able to act as if they are partners. I have had a particularly good experience working with Ravi Chopra, Andrew Pollock. They are also very knowledgeable in the field of secondaries, and this is their bread and butter.’
‘John Anderson works tirelessly to keep his clients happy. Likes to brainstorm creative solutions.’
‘John Anderson - smart, practical and easy to work with.’
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Practice head
Michael Halford
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Alexandrine Armstrong-Cerfontaine; Ravi Chopra; Ajay Pathak; Andrew Pollock; Ben Yeoh