Sean M. Foley

Sean M. Foley advises private fund sponsors, investment advisers, and management companies on the formation, fundraising, governance, and operation of private investment funds. He represents clients across the alternative asset management industry, helping them navigate complex fund launches, investor negotiations, operational matters, and regulatory issues. Sean's practice focuses on delivering practical, business-oriented advice tailored to clients' strategic and fundraising objectives.

His experience includes:

• Private fund formation and fundraising for private equity, credit, direct lending, growth equity, venture capital, co-investment, secondary, and funds-of-funds managers.
• Formation of co-investment vehicles, rated note funds, continuation funds, and other bespoke investment vehicles.
• Advising sponsors on GP and management company structuring, carried interest arrangements, governance matters, and operational issues.
• Negotiating side letters, separately managed accounts (SMAs), strategic investor arrangements, and other customized investment terms.
• Representing institutional investors in private fund investments.
• Counseling clients on compliance, regulatory, and ongoing asset management matters.

Sean's sponsor- and investor-side experience provides a balanced perspective on market terms, alignment of interests, and the commercial considerations that drive successful fundraising and long-term investment partnerships.