Colin Fulton is a partner in the Asset Management Department of Willkie Farr & Gallagher (UK) LLP in London. Colin’s practice focuses on advising sponsors of private investment funds, co-investment vehicles and separately managed accounts, in connection with a broad range of matters, including fund formation and on-going operational matters, co-investments and secondary transactions. He also advises fund sponsors and managers in structuring their governance and compensation arrangements. Colin has experience representing investors seeking opportunities in private investment funds as passive investors, co-investors and anchor investors covering numerous sectors and strategies, including buyout, debt, real estate, infrastructure, venture capital, fund of funds and energy funds.
Colin also regularly advises clients on secondary transaction matters, including GP-led secondary transactions.
Colin is ranked as a leading practitioner by Chambers UK (2027) where clients comment that Colin is “exceedingly client-focused, communicates very well and is very commercial and practical in his approach.” He is also recognized by the Legal 500 UK (2027) as a Key Lawyer who “is a joy to work with", "leads from the front", and that he "ensures his team understands our needs”. Colin is also recognized as a Rising Star Partner for Private Equity Funds by IFLR1000 (2027).
*Willkie Farr & Gallagher (UK) LLP is a limited liability partnership formed under the laws of the State of Delaware, USA and is authorised and regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority with registration number 565650.Credentials
Education
Oxford Institute of Legal Practice, Legal Practice Course, 2006 Peterhouse, University of Cambridge, MA (honors), 2005