Proskauer Rose LLP is noted for its work in the secondary market, with experience spanning LP portfolios, spin-offs, tender offers, fund restructurings, and other liquidity solutions. The group acts for significant buyer-side mandates as well as sellers, smaller buyers, GPs, and lenders. Nigel van Zyl extensively advises asset managers and institutional investors on the entirety of investment fund matters. Bruno Bertrand-Delfau is a leading specialist in private equity secondaries, having worked on some of the market’s most complex LP portfolios and GP-led transactions. Christopher Elson covers the fundraising and structuring of private equity, growth, venture capital, and credit funds. Other key figures include Lucie Rose, whose activity on high-value portfolio acquisitions makes her a well-respected figure in the secondary transactions market. James Oussedik joined the practice from Sidley Austin LLP in February 2024.
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Testimonials
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- ‘Leading global funds practice with a broad range of skills and experience in key markets.’
‘Warren Allan is an outstanding adviser on fund structuring and complex primary and secondary deals.’
‘We work with an exceptional funds team at Proskauer. They do a fantastic job of delivering high-quality and highly commercially-focused advice, adding enormous value to every fund.'
'They distinguish themselves from others in the industry thanks to their knowledge, their experience, their in-house specialists, their ability to propose tailor-made solutions, their business-oriented mindset, and their problem solving capacity.'
‘Bruno Bertrand-Delfau is one of the best and most talented lawyers I have worked with in my career. He’s able to catch up very quickly on all topics and to provide solutions very quickly. He can see the big picture and doesn't waste either his or our time on insignificant details.'
‘Very knowledgable in secondary private equity transactions. Have been working with many of the individuals for many years. Very commercially minded.'
‘Bruno Bertrand-Delfau is a hugely experienced counsel that has been working with us for over a decade. Jordan Hurwitz is also a very experienced counsel that has worked with us on many transactions.'
‘Nicholas Rose and Lucy Rose are standouts in the team.'
‘Commercially astute and client-focused. Happy to partner with clients and share risk. Very thorough and familiar with the secondary space.’
Key clients
- Hg
- Fidelio Capital
- A.P Moller Capital
- Moonfire Ventures
- Patria Investments
- Tenzing Private Equity
- Ardian
- Bencis
- AnaCap
- Quilvest Capital Partners
Work highlights
- Advised global tech-focused investor Hg on three major multi-billion dollar fundraisings.
- Acting for Ardian as primary secondary counsel on numerous secondary transactions.
- Advising Patria Investments concerning the fundraising and formation of its Infrastructure V fund.
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Practice head
Nigel van Zyl; Bruno Bertrand-Delfau
Other key lawyers
Peter Olds; Warren Allan; Edward Lee; James Oussedik; Sean Spence; Christopher Elson; Jordan Hurwitz; Nick Rose; Lucie Rose; Ian Ferguson; Duncan Evans