Skye W. Smith

Skye’s practice focuses on representation of institutional investors in connection with their investments in private equity and other commingled vehicles, including buyout, venture capital, distressed debt, special opportunity, infrastructure, hedge and real estate funds. Her clients include public and private pension plans, university endowments, funds of funds, sovereign wealth funds, and family offices. She has significant experience representing investors in connection with primary commitments, co-investments, continuation vehicles, separately managed accounts, funds-of-one and other bespoke strategic investment arrangements across all asset classes. Skye routinely educates clients on market terms and adds value by providing practical strategic and legal advice to drive negotiations to the best possible outcome.