Phillip Sacks

Phillip Sacks is a partner in the global Investment Funds group at White & Case LLP, based in Dubai.1 He leads the Funds practice in the Middle East and is recognized as a leading expert in investment funds in the region.13

Professional Experience

Phillip recently joined White & Case LLP in November 2023, moving from Dechert where he was a partner and head of the Middle East investment funds practice.24 His expertise lies in advising financial institutions, fund managers, and sovereign wealth funds on various aspects of investment funds, including:

• Structuring and establishment of onshore and offshore funds
• Conventional and Shari'ah-compliant investment funds
• Private equity, credit, hedge, infrastructure, real estate, and venture capital funds
• Formation of parallel and co-investment vehicles
• Structuring carried interest plans
• Formation of regulated asset management entities1

Reputation and Recognition

Phillip is highly regarded in his field:

• Ranked Band 1 in Chambers Middle East 2023 for Investment Funds1
• Shortlisted for 'Investment Funds Lawyer of the year' at the Legal 500 MENA Awards 20231
• Clients describe him as "the go-to partner for fund formation in the MENA region" and "a leading lawyer when it comes to investment funds"13

Background

Prior to his current role, Phillip's experience includes:

• Working as an investment funds and asset management partner at another international law firm
• Practicing law at an international finance center law firm, focusing on Cayman Islands and British Virgin Islands laws
• Experience with leading law firms in Australia and Bahrain1

Phillip Sacks holds an LLB degree from Murdoch University.6 His LinkedIn profile can be found under the username phillip-sacks-6897288a, where he is listed as having over 500 connections.5