Paula Kennedy, head of funds, has been listed as one of the world's leading practitioners in the Lexology Index Thought Leaders: Private Funds 2026 report (formerly Who’s Who Legal).  

Now a thought leader, she is in the top 25-30% of listed practitioners, and is noted for her work in fund formation. Congratulations to funds partner Andrew Christie who continues to be listed as a recommended practitioner, considered a leader in the Private Funds market.

Paula also this year features in the Lexology Index: Client Choice 2026 report as highly recommended. Client Choice recognises those individuals around the world that stand apart for the excellent client care they provide and the quality of their service. The criteria for this recognition focuses on an ability to add real value to clients' business above and beyond the other players in the market. Uniquely, selected individuals can only be nominated by in-house counsel.

Paula commented “We are delighted to be recognised. This reflects the continued success of our market-leading team and our deep connections with outstanding clients in the Private Funds space.”

Please get in touch with our Funds team here. We have stand-out practices in fund structuring, formation, raising and operation, investments in Private Funds, specialist knowledge of secondaries, co-investments and direct co-investments, fund finance and carried interest arrangements and disputes.  We’d be happy to discuss how we can help you.

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