Raj specializes in the full spectrum of private investment funds, including buyout funds, venture capital funds, hedge funds, fund of funds, and CBOs. He assists sponsors in forming, operating, and investing such funds, and also represents institutional investors (including endowments, pension funds, fund of funds, private foundations, and family offices) in investing in private investment funds, both in primary and secondary transactions. Clients also rely on Raj for his deep knowledge of M&A and “spinoff” transactions in the financial services industry. Raj is currently co-head of the firm’s Private Investment Funds Group.
- Sponsor clients: ArcLight Capital Partners, Ascent Capital, Covalent Partners, Emerald Hill Capital Partners, Gottex Fund Management, Monitor Clipper Partners, Pacific Equity Partners.
- Investor clients: California Endowment, Columbia University, Ford Foundation, J. Paul Getty Trust, Kamehameha Schools, Makena Capital, Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, Pepperdine University, Stanford University, University of Pennsylvania, University of Virginia.
- M&A transactions: Raj has represented Evergreen Investments, Pioneer Investment Management, Inc., and Schroders PLC in a number of acquisitions.
Raj has also been involved on both sides of “spinoffs” of investment professionals from large financial institutions: He represented Harvard Management Company in connection with employee departures resulting in the formation of Charlesbank Capital, Highfields Capital, Regiment Capital, Adage Capital, Sowood Capital, and Convexity Capital. In addition, he represented the founders of ArcLight Capital Partners in their spinoff from John Hancock, and the founders of Lighthouse Investment Partners in their spinoff from SunTrust Banks, Inc.
Honors & Awards
The Best Lawyers in America (2009-2012) Chambers Global: The World's Leading Lawyers for Business (2009-2011) Chambers USA: America's Leading Lawyers for Business (2008-2011) President, Harvard Law Review Member, American Law Institute Elijah Watts Sells Certificate for Performance with High Distinction (November 1982 CPA Examination) Bronze Medal, Massachusetts Society of Certified Public Accountants (November 1982 CPA Examination)
Professional & Civic Activities
- Director, Boston Partners in Education
Clerkships
- Honorable Juan R. Torruella, U.S. Court of Appeals for the First Circuit
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Education
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JD, Harvard Law School, 1988
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AB, Harvard College, 1981
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