Private Equity & Private Fund Formation
Legal Strategy That Drives Growth, Value, and Returns
To maximize returns in a highly competitive market, private equity businesses require not only efficient fund structures and compliant investments, but also proactive oversight of their portfolio companies’ daily operations. Providing strategic guidance and operational support to portfolio companies is essential to drive growth and create value.
At Hinshaw, we serve as strategic legal partners to private equity funds and their portfolio companies, with a particular focus on funds active in the middle market. Our lawyers provide practical, experience-driven guidance to help clients structure funds, raise capital, protect investments, ensure compliance, and build governance strategies that work.
Our team advises on fund formation, designing structures that align with tax efficiency and investor objectives. We also guide clients through M&A deals and other high-value transactions, prepare offering documents and regulatory filings, and provide day-to-day support across a wide range of legal matters. When challenges arise, we represent clients in high-stakes disputes, protecting their interests in the courtroom, in arbitration and mediation proceedings, and in settlement negotiations.
Areas of Focus
Structuring Funds and Transactions for Long-Term Performance
Private equity success is built on more than capital—it requires legal infrastructure that supports agility, unlocks opportunity, and mitigates risk across the investment lifecycle. At Hinshaw, we work alongside fund sponsors and portfolio companies to structure deals, align interests, and resolve challenges with efficiency and foresight. Whether forming a new vehicle, scaling a platform, or preparing for exit, we help you protect what you've built—and realize its full potential.
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