Fund Formation
Overview
Nutter’s Fund Formation team advises sponsors and investors on the unique opportunities and challenges of investment funds, including private equity funds, venture capital funds, hedge funds and SPVs. We take a pragmatic approach focused on strategic, innovative solutions to potential issues throughout a fund’s lifecycle.
We have experience in advising investment firms on the formation of funds, as well as broader issues such as regulatory and compliance matters, ensuring a seamless process from initial formation to ongoing operations. Our team also regularly counsels sponsors on first-time and successor private investment funds.
Nutter attorneys also represent lead investors in new funds spanning a broad spectrum of industries, including technology, life science, professional sports, real estate, and agriculture.
What We Do
Our multidisciplinary team is well-equipped to advise on critical issues related to the formation and operation of private funds. Nutter’s fully integrated capabilities across private equity, venture financing, mergers and acquisitions, tax, ERISA, regulatory compliance, and real estate provide clients with sound advice tailored to their unique situation.
Our Fund Formation lawyers handle:
- Drafting and reviewing the term sheets, offering memoranda, and partnership agreements
- Optimizing tax-efficient structures of fund vehicles
- Conducting due diligence on potential investment opportunities
- Advising on special purpose vehicles and joint ventures
- Preparing and submitting required regulatory filings
- Advising as to regulatory and compliance matters
- Advising on co-investments and secondary transactions