Investment firm Kirkland & Ellis welcomes Greg Durst to its Investment Funds department
Kirkland & Ellis Strengthens Private Fund Expertise with Greg Durst Appointment
Kirkland & Ellis, a leading global law firm, has announced the appointment of Greg Durst as Senior Director of Global Fund Partnerships in their Investment Funds Group. Durst brings a wealth of experience and expertise in private equity, having previously served at the Institutional Limited Partners Association (ILPA).
Durst holds a degree in Finance from Georgetown University and an MBA from Harvard Business School. His career path includes stints as the founding Chief Operating Officer of a hedge fund manager in New York and as head of investor relations at a leading growth capital provider in Southern Africa.
At ILPA, Durst played a significant role in advancing the interests and standards of institutional investors in private equity. His work focused on fostering best practices, improving transparency, and enhancing collaboration between limited partners (LPs) and general partners (GPs). Durst's impact at ILPA included contributing to the development of industry-leading resources and frameworks that helped shape private equity fund governance and partnership agreements.
Kirkland & Ellis is excited to have Durst join their team. Jon A. Ballis, Chairman of Kirkland's Executive Committee, stated that Durst's background and unique understanding of investors' expectations will be valuable to the team and the firm's investment fund clients. Durst's role at Kirkland & Ellis will focus on enhancing the firm's relationships with the GP community during the fund formation process.
Erica Berthou, an investment funds partner and member of Kirkland's Executive Committee, believes that Durst's ability to create lasting partnerships benefits all parties in the investment fund formation process. Daniel Lavon-Krein, an investment funds partner and member of Kirkland's Executive Committee, praises Durst's understanding of both practical and philosophical aspects of the private funds sector, making him a perfect fit for Kirkland.
Kirkland & Ellis, with over 600 investment fund attorneys, offers resources and expertise across North America, Europe, the Middle East, and Asia. The firm is a top advisor in investment fund formation, having advised on more than 1,900 funds with total capital commitments exceeding $2.17 trillion since January 2019.
Kirkland & Ellis, seeking to maintain its leadership position in the private funds sector, believes that working more closely with all constituents is key to continued growth. The firm aims to build on Durst's insights to help them advance in terms of LP/GP dynamics and deepen trust with their GP clients and their investors.
Greg Durst expresses his excitement about joining the Kirkland team, citing the firm's market leadership and commitment to continuous improvement. Kirkland & Ellis' investment funds partners and members of its Executive Committee view Durst's appointment as a valuable addition to the team, contributing to the firm's efforts to meet client and investor goals.
Durst's expertise in translating LP expectations into workable solutions in fundraising is seen as a significant asset to Kirkland & Ellis' continued growth in the private funds sector. Kirkland & Ellis is optimistic that Durst's appointment will further strengthen their extensive resources and expertise in private fund formation, liquidity solutions, and regulatory advice.
In his new role at Kirkland & Ellis, Greg Durst will leverage his expertise in private equity to enhance the firm's relationships with general partners (GPs) during the fund formation process, demonstrating an investment in technology and understanding of business practices. Kirkland & Ellis, with a robust team of over 600 investment fund attorneys, aims to deepen trust with their GP clients and investors, leveraging Durst's insights to advance in the private funds sector, particularly in LP/GP dynamics.
