In a strategic move aimed at bolstering its private funds and family office capabilities, Perkins Coie announced that Jacquie Duval has joined its corporate and financial regulation practices in New York as the chair of Private Capital and Fund Formation. Duval arrives from K&L Gates, reflecting a broader trend of lateral movement among high-caliber legal professionals in the corporate and financial sectors.
With extensive experience guiding both established and emerging fund sponsors, Duval’s expertise spans fund formation, operational, transactional, tax, and regulatory matters. Her purview includes seeding, general partner staking arrangements, secondary transactions, and co-investment structures. This background positions her uniquely to enhance the firm’s service offerings in these areas.
According to the firm’s announcement, Duval’s arrival is expected to strengthen Perkins Coie’s alignment with increasing client demands for sophisticated legal services geared towards private funds and family offices.
Perkins Coie’s decision mirrors a growing industry trend where top law firms are increasingly investing in specialized talent to meet the complex needs of their corporate clientele. This move is anticipated to provide robust leadership within the firm’s private capital practice, enhancing their ability to navigate the intricate landscape of fund formation and financial regulation.
For more details, the Bloomberg Law report on this development can be accessed here.