Global law firm Freshfields has today announced the appointment of Private Funds and Secondaries (PFS) practitioner, Nick Kagan, as a partner from Debevoise & Plimpton in London. Kagan will join the firm’s global private capital group, working closely with global PFS co-heads Mary Lavelle and Tim Clark.

Kagan brings a multifaceted practice, advising both institutional and independent sponsors across the spectrum of private capital, with experience on private credit funds and secondaries work but also covering private equity, real estate, infrastructure, venture capital and impact funds. His expertise covers the full fund lifecycle, from formation and marketing to regulatory compliance and operational strategy, as well as co-investments, internal restructurings, and secondary transactions, including innovative end-of-life liquidity solutions.

London-based Lavelle commented: “We’re thrilled to welcome Nick and add his experience to our growing PFS practice. His expertise in private funds and secondaries, and his particular strength in private credit, will significantly increase our ability to service private capital clients across the full spectrum of their activities.”

Based in New York, Clark added: “Nick joins us at an exciting time as we continue to grow our global platform, and I am confident he will be a tremendous addition to the team.”

Tim Wilmot, Freshfields’ London Transactions Head, commented:  “We are delighted to welcome Nick to our London team. His appointment underscores our commitment to supporting clients in areas that are central to the growth of private markets, which is a core part of our own London and global strategy.”