Sadis & Goldberg LLP represents private equity funds, venture capital sponsors, and institutional investors in the formation, structuring, and operation of private investment vehicles.
We advise on fund documentation, manager compensation, regulatory compliance, and cross-border fundraising. Our attorneys support managers investing across diverse asset classes, including real estate, biotech, software, and alternative finance.
Our clients invest across a broad range of industries and asset classes, including healthcare, media, software, insurance, biotechnology, real estate, cannabis, communications, oil and gas, gaming, entertainment, renewable energy credits, fintech, crypto, commodities, alternative finance, and water rights. With cross-border legal capabilities, we have formed and advised private equity funds in more than 20 jurisdictions, including the Cayman Islands, Bermuda, Jersey, BVI, Ireland, Luxembourg, India, Singapore, and Israel.
Private Equity Fund Formation & Structuring
We assist with the legal and regulatory mechanics of launching and managing private equity and hybrid funds. Our team drafts offering documents, advises on GP/LP compensation, manages SEC and CFTC compliance, and supports jurisdictional considerations, including Cayman, BVI, Jersey, and Bermuda domiciles.
Our attorneys advise on all facets of private equity fund formation, including entity structuring, jurisdictional filings, and the preparation of offering and governing documents. We counsel clients on tax-efficient structuring, compensation of principals, regulatory compliance with the SEC, CFTC, and state agencies, and the negotiation of seed investment terms, joint ventures, and side letters. Our team also reviews fund marketing materials to ensure legal clarity and investor alignment.
Private Equity Transactional & Portfolio Advisory
Sadis represents private equity and venture capital managers in transactional matters across the investment lifecycle, including mergers and acquisitions, PIPEs, management buyouts, joint ventures, and secondary transactions. We draft and negotiate stock purchase agreements, employment and non-compete agreements, warrants, and carried interest arrangements. Our attorneys also provide outside general counsel and corporate legal support to managers who lack in-house resources or wish to supplement their teams.
Cross-Border & Regulatory Compliance
Our attorneys advise clients on SEC filings, beneficial ownership disclosures, and international fund marketing. We also support compliance with tax treaties, FATCA/CRS, and ERISA-related structuring for U.S. and global fund managers. We frequently advise on multi-jurisdictional offerings and have deep experience navigating fund regulation across the U.S., Europe, Asia, and offshore jurisdictions.
Why Sadis & Goldberg LLP for Private Equity Counsel
Our interdisciplinary team brings together attorneys skilled in corporate and securities law, tax, ERISA, regulatory compliance, and litigation. This collaborative structure enables us to deliver comprehensive support throughout the fund lifecycle—from formation to transactions and beyond.
Over two decades of experience in fund formation and private equity law
Counsel to funds operating across 20+ countries
Multidisciplinary approach combining tax, ERISA, securities, and litigation
Ongoing support for fundraising, transactions, and governance
Nationally recognized for structuring unique and innovative investment vehicles
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What legal services do you provide for private equity funds?
We handle formation, fund structuring, tax and ERISA planning, SEC compliance, and transactional support.
Can Sadis help with offshore fund formation?
Yes. We regularly form funds in Cayman, Bermuda, BVI, and Jersey, including master-feeder and parallel structures.
What asset classes do your private equity clients invest in?
Clients span biotech, oil and gas, real estate, fintech, cannabis, crypto, and more.
Do you assist with private equity marketing materials?
Absolutely. We review and advise on marketing content to ensure legal compliance and investor clarity.
