Morrison Foerster’s Global Private Funds Group Named a Fund Formation Leader by Chambers USA

Chambers USA has highlighted Morrison Foerster’s Private Funds practice as a fund formation leader in its 2024 edition, with the firm achieving a ranking in USA – Nationwide Private Equity: Fund Formation. This ranking serves as a testament to MoFo’s leading global Private Funds Group, which is recognized among the top practices in the nation.

MoFo is a powerhouse in fund formation, consistently demonstrating unparalleled expertise in private funds – ranging from private equity, special situations, funds of funds, credit funds and venture capital funds. The firm advises fund sponsors and institutional investors on hundreds of funds each year involving hundreds of billions of dollars in committed capital. On the forefront of constantly evolving deal terms and industry trends, MoFo’s collective experience and market awareness makes it a go-to firm for some of the world’s largest sponsors, asset managers and institutional investors, as well as a number of middle market and emerging managers. 

Clients benefit from the full spectrum of legal services from fundraising to deployment, including dedicated tax and regulatory specialists and other highly integrated practices such as private equity, finance, privacy, and national security. According to Chambers, clients praised the Private Funds team as “great to work with because they have the knowledge and industry expertise to advise on complex deals,” and that “the service level at Morrison Foerster has always been amazing.” Another concluded that “The group has a very broad knowledge of the funds market, great experience and they are very responsive.”

Stephanie Thomas, chair of the firm’s global Private Funds Group received an individual ranking in the USA – Nationwide Private Equity: Fund Formation category. Stephanie represents fund sponsors and asset managers in the formation of their private funds, as well as in ongoing fund operations and transactions. Clients described Stephanie as “very smart, responsive and commercial,” and that she is “excellent at both technical lawyering but also in communication skills.”

Chambers USA is an annual publication highlighting market-leading firms and lawyers based on extensive research and in-depth interviews with clients and peers. To view the complete list of Morrison Foerster’s rankings in the 2024 edition of Chambers USA, please visit the publication’s website.