Goodwin provides ‘pragmatic and commercially-focused’ advice to fund managers on fund formation and ongoing operational matters across a range of alternative asset class strategies. ’Exceptional’ team head Alexandrine Armstrong-Cerfontaine splits her time between London and Luxembourg and is tasked with overseeing private equity and real estate fund formations and GP-led restructurings. The ‘outstanding’ Céline Moille provides key regulatory input, including in the context of digital assets.
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Testimonials
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- 'The team is capable of acting as true lead counsel on complex, cross-border fund structuring mandates.'
- 'Oana Milich is by far one of the best partners I work with. What sets Oana apart is a rare combination of technical excellence and strong business acumen. Oana consistently delivers clear, pragmatic advice that aligns with commercial objectives, making complex issues easy to navigate.'
- 'The team stands out for its deep expertise in fund structuring, corporate and regulatory matters, combined with a pragmatic approach tailored to the needs of institutional investors and asset managers. Their ability to anticipate market trends and integrate complex legal requirements into workable solutions is a key differentiator.'
- 'Celine Moille has outstanding expertise in regulatory matters.'
- 'Alexandrine Armstrong-Cerfontaine is truly exceptional. She is our trusted adviser on every fund we establish and every deal we execute. Her combination of deep technical expertise and strategic insight is unmatched in the market and consistently gives us a competitive edge.'
- 'Alexandrine Armstrong-Cerfontaine is a sharp, technical attorney, who is uniquely able to lead on complex fund formation, GP stakes and other fundraising matters.'
Key clients
- 1686 Partners
- Allspring
- Ambienta
- BentallGreenOak
- Cabot Properties
- Five Arrows
- G Squared
- Glennmont Partners
- Intermediate Capital Group
- LGT Capital Partners
- Macquarie
- Neuberger Berman
Work highlights
Advising Intermediate Capital Group on the structuring and fundraising of its second European mid-market fund programme.
Advising BentallGreenOak on the fundraising and final close of the firm’s Europe IV Value Add Strategy.
Advised Patron Capital on the closing of its seventh flagship fund, raising in excess of €860m.
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Practice head
Alexandrine Armstrong-Cerfontaine
Other key lawyers
Oana Millich; Philip Spilberg; Céline Moille; Elie-Raphäel Soudry