Chris is a partner in the Private Funds Group and a member of the firm's Private Capital industry group.
Chris advises fund managers on fundraising and fund structuring across a wide range of asset classes, including private equity, growth, venture capital and credit funds. He also advises sponsors on tailored liquidity solutions, internal governance, ongoing fund maintenance and compliance matters.
Chris has experience in management spin-outs as well as the structuring of carried interest and employee co-investment incentive plans. He also advises a number of institutional investors on secondary transactions and primary investments.
Chris has been recognised as a ‘Next Generation Partner’ for Investment Fund Formation & Management: Private Funds in Legal 500 UK 2024.
Education
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The College of Law, London, Legal Practice Course
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Université Paul Valéry Montpellier III
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Durham University, LL.B.
(Hons)
Admissions & Qualifications
- Admitted as a solicitor in England and Wales
Awards & Recognition
The Legal 500 United Kingdom: Investment Fund Formation and Management: Private Funds 2021
The Legal 500 United Kingdom: Investment Fund Formation and Management: Private Funds, Rising Star 2023
The Legal 500 United Kingdom: Investment Funds Formation and Management: Fund Finance 2024
The Legal 500 United Kingdom: Investment Fund Formation & Management: Private Funds, Next Generation 2024-2025
Private Funds CFO, Legal Rising Stars 2023