SCOTT MACDONALD focuses his practice on the representation of fund sponsors in the structuring, formation, and operation of private investment funds, including private equity, real estate, infrastructure, food and agriculture, natural resources and hybrid funds, as well as funds of funds. Scott also advises fund sponsors in the formation, operation, and regulatory compliance of their investment advisers and related entities. He advises fund sponsors on other internal matters, including carry plans, succession planning, and general governance matters.
In addition, Scott represents prominent institutional investors in connection with their investments in leading private investment funds, separate and/or managed accounts, co-investments, secondary transactions, continuation vehicles, and acquisitions of interests in fund sponsors (including GP stakes transactions) and otherwise.
He is ranked by Chambers Global (USA, 2022–2025) and Chambers USA (Nationwide, 2021–2025) for Investment Funds: Investor Representation. Clients in the Chambers USA 2022 edition remark that “Scott has a great understanding of complex issues and is an asset to our organization.” They also describe him as “courteous, helpful, and his solutions are solid.” In addition, Scott is recommended in Investment Management Fund Formation and Management: Private Funds in Legal 500.
Sidley’s Investment Funds practice team consistently wins top awards in the private funds industry, including as a two-time winner of Chambers “Investment Funds Team of the Year for the U.S.”