Kirkland & Ellis has appointed Greg Durst as Senior Director of Global Fund Partnerships in its Investment Funds Group. He will focus on enhancing the firm’s relationships with the limited partner (LP) community during the fund formation process.
Durst joins from the Institutional Limited Partners Association (ILPA), where he was Senior Managing Director of Global Growth, representing over 600 institutional LP members. He played a crucial role in launching ILPA’s first formal engagement with the general partner (GP) community and led growth initiatives, including the establishment of ILPA’s European office in London in 2023.
Previously, he served 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. Durst holds a degree in Finance from Georgetown University and an MBA from Harvard Business School.
Kirkland is known as 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. With over 600 investment fund attorneys, the firm offers extensive resources and expertise in private fund formation, liquidity solutions, and regulatory advice across North America, Europe, the Middle East, and Asia.
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“Greg’s background spans industry engagement, capital raising, consulting and banking, which gives him a unique understanding of what investors expect in this evolving fundraising environment. He’ll be an incredibly valuable resource to our team and our investment fund clients in further building efficiency and consensus with their limited partners, and we’re excited to have him join Kirkland.”
Jon A. Ballis, Chairman of Kirkland’s Executive Committee
“Kirkland has always sought to be a leader in the private funds sector, and working more closely with all constituents is key to our continued growth. Greg has a history of translating LP expectations into workable solutions in fundraising. We look forward to building on these insights to help us get to the next level in terms of LP/GP dynamics and deepen trust with our GP clients and their investors.”
Erica Berthou, an investment funds partner and member of Kirkland’s Executive Committee
“One of Greg’s strengths is the way that he creates lasting partnerships that benefit all sides of the investment fund formation process. He knows what works on both practical and philosophical levels and is the perfect fit for Kirkland as we seek to meet the goals of our clients and their investors.”
Daniel Lavon-Krein, an investment funds partner and member of Kirkland’s Executive Committee
“I am thrilled to join the Kirkland team, which I know well. They are a recognized market leader and have a deep commitment to continuous improvement to maintain that leadership position. I’m excited to make a meaningful contribution to those efforts.”
Greg Durst
