August Sangese Jr.

At-a-Glance

Partner in the Investment Funds Group at Kirkland & Ellis LLP.
Specializes in the formation, structuring, and management of private equity funds, hedge funds, credit funds, co-investment funds, fund-of-funds, and hybrid funds.
Advises sponsors on investment management business, including restructurings, strategic partnerships, corporate governance, and regulatory matters.
Previously served as Counsel and Associate at Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP and as Associate Counsel at Apollo Global Management LLC.
Holds a Juris Doctor, cum laude (2008), and a Bachelor in Business Administration, cum laude, in Accounting (2001).

Biography

August Sangese Jr. is a Partner in the Investment Funds Group in the New York office of Kirkland & Ellis LLP. In this role, he focuses his practice on the formation, structuring, and management of a variety of private investment vehicles, including private equity funds, hedge funds, credit funds, co-investment funds, fund-of-funds, funds-of-one, and various hybrid funds, joint venture arrangements, and separately managed accounts.