Morgan, Lewis & Bockius UK LLP is called upon for its fundraising and closing capabilities, particularly with infrastructure, private debt, and VC secondaries. Simon Currie is the head of the practice and is adept at assisting with the establishment of private investment funds. Oliver Rochman acts for VC funds and funds of funds, while Tayne Rankine dedicates herself to both fund formation and secondaries. Ted Craig joined the team from Paul Hastings LLP in July 2024 and leads on structured secondary transactions.
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Testimonials
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‘Very personable, super responsive team, with a wealth of experience in working with first-time / new fund managers.’
‘Very personal, innovative team.’
‘With a responsive approach to their advisory work and a creative partnering ethos, Morgan Lewis & Bockius is as innovative as a start-up yet as competent as an incumbent.’
‘There is no one in the fund formation and fundraising sector with better credentials than the team at Morgan Lewis & Bockius. Oliver Rochman is the most effective lawyer that we have dealt with across geography, subject matter and time.’
Key clients
- Star Capital Partnership LLP
- Hoxton Ventures / Artea Global LLP
- Upside Ventures Fund I GP Limited
- Boost Capital Partners
- 1991 Ventures LLP
- Star Capital Partnership LLP
- Hoxton Ventures / Artea Global LLP
- Upside Ventures Fund I GP Limited
- Boost Capital Partners
- 1991 Ventures LLP
Work highlights
Advised STAR Capital Partners, a European private equity manager head-quartered in the UK, on all aspects of the raising and closing of STAR Strategic Assets Fund IV.
Advised Hoxton Ventures on their co-lab with Artea Global, a new team focused on VC secondaries and the raising of Artea Secondaries I LP.
Advised 1991 Ventures LLP on the raise of their first VC fund.
Lawyers
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Practice head
Simon Currie
Other key lawyers
Oliver Rochman; Tayne Rankine; Ted Craig