Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP

10/20/2021 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 10/21/2021 18:15

Mary Lavelle Named a Private Equity Rising Star by Legal Week

(London) - Akin Gump is pleased to share that ­Legal Week has recognized Akin Gump investment management partner Mary Lavelle among its Private Equity Rising Stars. The list recognizes the "25 best young private equity lawyers across the U.K. and Europe."

In its profile, the publication notes that Ms. Lavelle has carved out a strong "reputation among private equity clients as a key adviser in the European secondaries funds market," having "acted for Coller [Capital] on approximately 40 transactions over the last eight years and has built up strong relationships with individuals at the private equity outfit."

Further, the publication spotlights Ms. Lavelle's involvement with "Women in Secondaries" network, which she co-founded with client Coller Capital. The network seeks to empower, promote and support women working in the secondaries industry through quarterly networking and knowledge-sharing events for industry peers and contacts. (Click here to learn more.)

Earlier this year, Ms. Lavelle was named to Euromoney Legal Media Group's Women in Business Law Expert Guide 2021 in the category of U.K. investment funds (learn more here).

Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP is a leading international law firm with more than 900 lawyers in offices throughout the United States, Europe, Asia and the Middle East.

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