Key Takeaways
- • Goodwin Procter announced the addition of Olya Kurilovich as a partner in its Private Equity practice within the Investment Funds group in New York, strengthening the firm's funds formation capabilities.
- • Kurilovich specializes in formation and operation of private investment funds across private debt, private equity, real estate, infrastructure, and emerging markets, with expertise in secondary deals and fund restructurings.
- • Goodwin's Private Investment Funds team comprises over 200 lawyers with 50+ years of collective experience representing more than 1,000 investment managers on funds ranging from under $10 million to over $25 billion.
- • The firm holds top-tier rankings including Private Funds/Hedge Funds Law Firm of the Year from U.S. News – Best Lawyers Best Law Firms and Chambers Global recognition for Private Equity: Fund Formation.
- • The hire reflects Goodwin's strategic expansion of its New York private capital platform amid rapid evolution of the private capital markets and increasing sophistication of fund vehicles.
Summary
Goodwin Procter has bolstered its private investment funds practice by appointing Olya Kurilovich as a partner in the Investment Funds group within its New York office. The hire underscores the firm's commitment to expanding its capabilities in fund formation and management as the private capital markets continue to mature and sponsors deploy increasingly complex fund structures.
Kurilovich brings specialized expertise in advising clients on the formation and day-to-day operation of private investment funds across a broad range of asset classes—including private debt, private equity, real estate, infrastructure, and emerging markets. Her background also encompasses strategic transactional advisory work, internal fund arrangements, secondary market transactions, and fund restructurings. According to Eric Goldstein, a partner at Goodwin, "The private capital market continues to evolve rapidly, and sponsors are launching increasingly sophisticated funds and vehicles. Olya brings the insight and experience to help us capture growing fundraising and spin-off opportunities while continuing to build our funds platform in New York."
The appointment arrives as Goodwin strengthens its position in a competitive legal services market for alternative asset managers. The firm's Private Investment Funds team now consists of more than 200 lawyers collectively representing more than 1,000 investment managers on fund formations spanning a wide range of sizes—from vehicles under $10 million to mega-funds exceeding $25 billion. The team maintains core competencies in private equity, real estate, technology, and life sciences.
Goodwin's funds practice has earned substantial industry recognition. The firm was named Private Funds/Hedge Funds Law Firm of the Year by U.S. News – Best Lawyers Best Law Firms, holds rankings in Chambers Global for Private Equity: Fund Formation, and appears on Private Equity International's Fund Formation League Table for both Private Equity & Venture Funds and Infrastructure Funds. Additionally, the firm is ranked in PERE's Fund Formation League Table for Real Estate Funds and received Law Firm of the Year recognition for Real Estate Fund Formation in Europe at the PERE Global Awards.
Kurilovich brings specialized expertise in advising clients on the formation and day-to-day operation of private investment funds across a broad range of asset classes—including private debt, private equity, real estate, infrastructure, and emerging markets. Her background also encompasses strategic transactional advisory work, internal fund arrangements, secondary market transactions, and fund restructurings. According to Eric Goldstein, a partner at Goodwin, "The private capital market continues to evolve rapidly, and sponsors are launching increasingly sophisticated funds and vehicles. Olya brings the insight and experience to help us capture growing fundraising and spin-off opportunities while continuing to build our funds platform in New York."
The appointment arrives as Goodwin strengthens its position in a competitive legal services market for alternative asset managers. The firm's Private Investment Funds team now consists of more than 200 lawyers collectively representing more than 1,000 investment managers on fund formations spanning a wide range of sizes—from vehicles under $10 million to mega-funds exceeding $25 billion. The team maintains core competencies in private equity, real estate, technology, and life sciences.
Goodwin's funds practice has earned substantial industry recognition. The firm was named Private Funds/Hedge Funds Law Firm of the Year by U.S. News – Best Lawyers Best Law Firms, holds rankings in Chambers Global for Private Equity: Fund Formation, and appears on Private Equity International's Fund Formation League Table for both Private Equity & Venture Funds and Infrastructure Funds. Additionally, the firm is ranked in PERE's Fund Formation League Table for Real Estate Funds and received Law Firm of the Year recognition for Real Estate Fund Formation in Europe at the PERE Global Awards.
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