Stephen Sims

Private funds law

Partner

Meet Stephen

Stephen’s thinking

Stephen Sims is a Partner in the law firm’s Funds practice.

Previously European Head of Investment Management at Skadden, Stephen has extensive experience with private equity fund formation and LP and family office fund advisory mandates. Stephen was also a partner at Macfarlanes and also worked in the funds group of SJ Berwin with MJ Hudson CEO, Matthew Hudson.

Experience

Stephen Sims is a past chair of the IBA’s Private Funds Committee, served as original contributing editor of the International Comparative Law Guide to Alternative Investment Funds and has won a number of industry accolades over the years including Financial News’ 40 Under 40 for Legal Services.

Qualifications

London School of Economics and The College of Law

Solicitor (England and Wales)

Expertise

Secondaries

Private fund formation

Co-investments

Private equity, M&A and related transactions

Reviewing and negotiating primary investment funds

Quick reads (2/2)

Alternative Insight

When investors default – part 2: prevention is the best remedy

Mark Silveira, Stephen Sims

9 min read

Alternative Insight

When investors default – part 1: commitments and consequences

Mark Silveira, Stephen Sims

7 min read

In-depth (1/1)

This year’s research, we analyse the current economic terms and conditions of private equity and venture capital funds, comparing the results with the findings of our previous research. This research conducted by MJ Hudson’s legal team provides both LPs and GPs with an enhanced understanding of the current strengths and weaknesses of the fundamental economic,...