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Private Equity Funds
Strategic Legal Counsel for Global Private Capital
The private equity industry continues to evolve rapidly, shaped by market volatility, regulatory expansion, and investor demand for transparency and sustainable performance. In this complex landscape, Private Equity Funds require sophisticated, cross-disciplinary legal guidance that balances innovation with compliance.
At SJKP LLP, we advise sponsors, general partners, limited partners, and institutional investors throughout the entire private equity lifecycle—from fund formation and capital raising to portfolio management, exits, and secondary transactions. Our lawyers combine deep transactional experience with sector insight, enabling clients to pursue opportunity with confidence and precision.
We are more than legal advisors—we are strategic partners in value creation, helping clients structure, invest, and exit efficiently while protecting long-term interests.
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1. Private Equity Funds Formation and Structuring
Designing Funds for Strategic Flexibility and Compliance
SJKP LLP’s Private Equity Funds team guides sponsors through the complexities of fund formation across global jurisdictions. We structure funds to meet commercial, tax, and regulatory requirements while aligning with investor expectations.
Our experience covers buyout, growth, infrastructure, venture, real estate, credit, and hybrid funds, as well as funds-of-funds and co-investment platforms. We also advise emerging managers on launching first-time funds and institutional investors on negotiating bespoke arrangements.
Private Equity Funds Legal Structuring and Jurisdiction Selection
We help clients select optimal structures—limited partnerships, master-feeder arrangements, segregated portfolio companies, or AIVs—based on fund strategy and investor base. Our team manages formation across onshore and offshore centers, including Delaware, Luxembourg, Cayman Islands, Singapore, and the UK.
Private Equity Funds Regulatory and Tax Compliance
Our attorneys advise on compliance with AIFMD, ERISA, Investment Advisers Act, CFTC regulations, FATCA/CRS, and global tax disclosure frameworks. We collaborate with our Tax team to optimize carried interest, management fees, and investor return mechanics in a compliant manner.
2. Private Equity Funds Fundraising and Investor Relations
Driving Efficient Capital Formation and Investor Confidence
Successful fundraising requires legal precision and strategic storytelling. Our Private Equity Funds team supports sponsors in preparing private placement memoranda (PPMs), limited partnership agreements (LPAs), side letters, and subscription documents tailored to each investor class.
We help structure fundraising campaigns that comply with securities laws, including Reg D, Reg S, and AIFMD marketing restrictions, while maintaining global consistency across multiple offerings.
Private Equity Funds Investor Negotiations and Side Letters
We represent both sponsors and investors in side letter negotiations addressing most-favored-nation clauses, co-investment rights, key person provisions, and fee arrangements. Our lawyers ensure investor relationships remain transparent and legally sound.
Private Equity Funds Institutional and Sovereign Investors
We have extensive experience advising sovereign wealth funds, pension funds, insurance companies, and endowments on fund commitments and regulatory due diligence. Our understanding of institutional investor mandates ensures alignment with long-term capital strategies.
3. Private Equity Funds Transactions and Portfolio Management
Executing Investments with Speed, Insight, and Control
Beyond formation, Private Equity Funds must navigate complex acquisitions, restructurings, and add-on investments. We advise on all aspects of portfolio management, from initial investment to exit. Our cross-practice collaboration spans M&A, finance, antitrust, employment, and IP—ensuring that each deal supports the fund’s strategic objectives.
Private Equity Funds Leveraged Buyouts and Co-Investments
We structure and negotiate leveraged buyouts, minority stakes, PIPE transactions, and co-investment deals, balancing control and governance with investor flexibility. Our approach anticipates lender, regulatory, and exit considerations from the outset.
Private Equity Funds Exit Strategies and Liquidity Events
We guide sponsors through trade sales, IPOs, recapitalizations, and secondary exits, ensuring that legal documentation, tax structuring, and disclosure obligations align for maximum value realization.
4. Private Equity Funds Secondaries and Liquidity Solutions
Navigating Evolving Capital Markets
Liquidity has become a defining issue for private markets. SJKP LLP is at the forefront of Private Equity Funds secondary transactions, including LP stake sales, GP-led continuation funds, tender offers, and preferred equity structures.
We represent sponsors, buyers, and intermediaries in structuring transactions that enhance flexibility, extend fund life, and unlock embedded value.
Private Equity Funds GP-Led Transactions and Continuation Vehicles
Our lawyers advise GPs on recapitalizations and restructuring of legacy funds, ensuring fairness across investor classes and regulatory transparency. We also assist LPs in evaluating rollover options and negotiating improved economics in continuation vehicles.
Private Equity Funds Secondary Market Trends
Through proprietary market insights, we track developments in pricing, regulatory oversight, and capital inflows across secondaries markets. This allows our clients to make informed, data-driven decisions when executing liquidity events.
5. Private Equity Funds ESG Integration and Responsible Investing
Aligning Profitability with Purpose
Investors and regulators increasingly expect Private Equity Funds to integrate environmental, social, and governance (ESG) principles into their investment processes. SJKP LLP helps clients embed ESG frameworks into fund documents, diligence protocols, and reporting standards.
We advise on ESG-linked incentive structures, sustainability disclosures, and compliance with frameworks such as SFDR, TCFD, and PRI. Our goal is to turn ESG into a driver of long-term value and investor trust.
Private Equity Funds ESG Due Diligence
We assist in assessing ESG risks and opportunities in portfolio investments, helping funds avoid reputational pitfalls and align with investor mandates.
Private Equity Funds Reporting and Disclosure
Our team designs ESG reporting systems that satisfy both regulatory requirements and investor transparency expectations, strengthening the fund’s credibility and market positioning.
6. Why Choose SJKP LLP for Private Equity Funds Counsel
Global Reach. Technical Precision. Commercial Vision.
At SJKP LLP, we combine legal sophistication with commercial practicality to deliver comprehensive solutions for Private Equity Funds worldwide.
We provide:
- - Full Lifecycle Coverage – From fund formation to exit, across all asset classes.
- Cross-Border Expertise – Deep knowledge of U.S., EU, and offshore fund regimes.
- Integrated Practice Support – Collaboration with tax, regulatory, and finance specialists.
- Investor-Centric Approach – Solutions that balance fund goals with stakeholder alignment.
With experience advising some of the world’s most prominent fund sponsors and investors, SJKP LLP stands as a trusted partner in private capital—helping clients build, grow, and sustain funds that define the global investment landscape.
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