Originally a lifeline for LP's to gain liquidity in tough times, the secondaries market has undergone rapid evolution in recent years, providing LPs and GPs with increased flexibility and access to an array of investment opportunities to expand their portfolios. Stefano Barbagallo, Biglaw funds associate turned legal recruiter, is here to chat about how this market has evolved, opportunities for lawyers in the space, legal recruitment trends, and why it's such a hot area right now.
Podcast Insights:
- What is secondaries?
- Working as a secondaries lawyer
- Deals in the spotlight
- Key players
- Tips for success
- Recruitment trends
About Stefano
With a robust background as a former Private Equity & Funds lawyer at Kirkland & Ellis, Stefano brings a wealth of firsthand experience to his role as New York, Associate Director at Sonder. He holds a deep understanding of the dynamics shaping the legal landscape, allowing him to provide strategic consulting to lawyers across major legal markets. Since his time working as a legal recruiter Stefano has helped countless legal professionals to advance their career.
Secondaries fundraising has doubled and is now at an all-time high. We're seeing a strong shift back to the sexier GP-led work, so we're in for an exciting year. - Stefano Barbagallo, New York Associate Director @ Sonder
