Major institutional investors, fund sponsors, and asset managers rely on DLA Piper‘s investment funds practice for advice on fund formation and cross-border investment strategies. Practice head Jonathan Powling routinely advises on the structuring of infrastructure funds while Sam Whittaker takes the lead on the launch and on the regulatory aspects of funds, with particular expertise in venture capital funds.
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Testimonials
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‘The DLA funds team are an approachable, knowledgeable and straight-talking team.’
‘Sam Whittaker is very approachable and gives clear, concise advice. He is our go-to funds lawyer.’
‘Deep experience acting for both GPs and LPs gives this team an understanding of market practice which is second-to-none.’
‘Sam Whittaker is knowledgeable, commercial, proactive - and generally a great partner for us in our private market fund reviews.’
Key clients
- Adams Street Partners
- Amber Infrastructure
- Aviva Ventures
- BRG Asset Management
- Claret Capital Partners
- Greensphere Capital
- London Stock Exchange Group
- MMC Ventures
- MxP Partners LLP
- Parkway Venture Capital
- RTP Global
- Seedrs Limited
- Tiny Supercomputer Investment Company
Work highlights
Advising Greensphere Capital on the successful launch of its Gaia Sciences Innovation fund which targeted a GBP150 million capital raise to invest in and scale world-leading businesses that mitigate against the dual crises of climate change and biodiversity loss.
Advising RTP Global on the launch of RTP Global Partners IV, a USD1 billion successor fund to RTP Global Partners III, which will support and nurture founders building the next generation of category-defining companies.
Advising Tiny Supercomputer Investment Company on the launch of Tiny Supercomputer Investment Company IV which is targeting a GBP80 million capital raise to invest in ambitious and unique technology startups as early as possible across Europe.
Practice head
Jonathan Powling
Other key lawyers
Sam Whittaker