TLDR:
- Shane Goudey joins Sidley Austin to lead the VC Fund Formation Practice
- He has extensive experience in forming various types of investment funds
Article Summary:
Sidley Austin has announced that Shane Goudey has joined their Palo Alto office as a partner in the firm’s Investment Funds practice to lead the venture capital fund formation practice. Prior to joining Sidley, Goudey was a Venture Funds partner at Cooley LLP. He has expertise in advising investment fund sponsors on the formation and operation of various types of funds. Goudey has formed over 1,000 funds, ranging from multibillion-dollar venture capital funds to smaller early-stage venture capital funds.
With a global practice in structuring and advising asset management businesses, Sidley’s Investment Funds practice group works closely with other related practices such as tax, benefits, regulatory, and enforcement. The firm represents clients in emerging growth centers worldwide, including in Northern California, New York, London, and Asia.
According to Martin Wellington, managing partner of the Palo Alto office, Shane’s reputation and experience will help solidify Sidley’s presence in the emerging growth sector nationally. Liz Fries, global leader of the firm’s Investment Funds practice, highlighted Shane’s expertise in fund formation and complex legal issues affecting investment firms.
With 2,300 lawyers and annual revenue of US$3.1 billion, Sidley is known for its successful representation of clients in over 70 countries on various legal matters. Shane Goudey’s addition to the firm is expected to strengthen their venture capital practice and enhance their market-leading Investment Funds platform.
