Atty. Nigel van Zyl

Atty. Nigel van Zyl

Nigel van Zyl specializes in advising asset managers, institutional investors and investment advisors across the full spectrum of investment fund matters. Praised for his keen business sense and practical approach, Nigel advises leading international fund managers on all aspects of their fund business, including the formation, raising, maintenance and ongoing operation and compliance of their investment funds.

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About Nigel van Zyl at a glance

Nigel van Zyl is a business attorney, practicing at Proskauer Rose Llp. Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Private Equity Law (2025). Serands clients in London and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

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  • Nigel van Zyl specializes in advising asset managers, institutional investors and investment advisors across the full spectrum of investment fund matters
  • Praised for his keen business sense and practical approach, Nigel advises leading international fund managers on all aspects of their fund business, including the formation, raising, maintenance and ongoing operation and compliance of their investment funds
  • He also advises on internal governance, compliance and organization, carried interest and co-investment arrangements, spinouts, re-organizations and restructurings
  • Nigel represents institutional investors, including fund of funds, sovereign wealth funds, and global asset managers, with respect to their investments into private equity and other alternative asset funds
  • He also advises buyers and sellers of secondary fund interests and the structures used for these transactions, including synthetic secondary and co-investment structures

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Nigel van Zyl's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Nigel van Zyl handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Business & Corporate Law

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Where is Nigel van Zyl's law office located?
Nigel van Zyl's law practice is located in London. The firm is Proskauer Rose Llp. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Nigel van Zyl handle?
Nigel van Zyl focuses on business. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in their licensed jurisdictions.
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What awards or recognition has Nigel van Zyl received?
Nigel van Zyl's notable recognition includes: Best Lawyers in America — Private Equity Law.

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Awards

Best Lawyers in America — Private Equity Law
- 2025

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