CorpGov hosted a fireside chat on Nov. 17 from the Nasdaq Marketsite with Samuel Francis, Partner at Vinson & Elkins. The in-person interview was joined by Editor-at-Large Jarrett Banks, and they discussed about “hybrid/evergreen” funds and their structures, benefits, and opportunities, culture and cross-practice collaboration at Vinson & Elkins, and more.
Watch the full interview below, or click HERE:
About Samuel Francis
Samuel Francis is a partner in the Investment Funds practice, leveraging his extensive legal experience and financial background in a wide array of corporate and transactional matters across the spectrum of private investment fund strategies as well as investment adviser, broker-dealer and related regulatory issues. He is recognized for delivering commercial and innovative solutions in consideration of applicable securities laws and industry best practices, with a business-oriented approach aligned with client objectives.
Samuel represents U.S. and international private investment fund sponsors on all aspects of the formation and operation of private equity, energy, infrastructure, real estate, credit and hedge funds, as well as the organization of parallel and feeder funds, alternative investment vehicles, separately managed accounts and co-investment programs. In addition, he provides tailored regulatory guidance and support with respect to investment adviser registration and ongoing compliance requirements, implementing policies and procedures, completing government filings, distributing marketing materials and preparing investor reports.
Samuel’s practice also focuses on advising asset managers on mergers and acquisitions, spanning seed and stake deals to change of control transactions, as well as structuring and negotiating their funds’ portfolio investments, including secondaries and continuation vehicles. He regularly offers strategic counsel on a diverse range of management company matters related to governance and compensation arrangements, succession planning, organizational restructurings, foreign affiliates, family offices and the establishment of banking, brokerage, administration, placement agent and other counterparty relationships.
Samuel has published articles on a variety of investment management topics, including in Private Equity Law Report, Lexis Practice Advisor, The Investment Lawyer, Journal of Investment Compliance and Journal of Derivatives & Hedge Funds, and he participates in panel discussions regarding trends and developments impacting private investment fund managers. Samuel received his J.D., magna cum laude, from Fordham University School of Law in 2010, where he was a member of the Fordham Law Review. He earned his B.S., summa cum laude, from Brooklyn College of the City University of New York in 2006.
Find Mr. Francis profile here: https://www.velaw.com/people/samuel-francis/
About Vinson & Elkins
Vinson & Elkins is a law firm of global distinction, working with leading companies on wide-ranging matters in key industries across the economy. Drawing on deep knowledge and experience, we engage closely with our clients, providing forward-thinking counsel that positions them to achieve their goals.
For a century and counting, we’ve built our firm on simple foundations: delivering excellent work and service, advising on complex matters, succeeding as a team, and caring for our clients, colleagues, and communities.
Our clients trust us to guide them through some of their most important opportunities and challenges. We make it our mission to return that trust with sound advice, thoughtful strategy, and innovative solutions.
For more information, visit: https://www.velaw.com/
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