Malcolm Nicholls
About Malcolm Nicholls
Malcolm Nicholls is a Partner at Gunderson Dettmer, specializing in private equity fund formation and advising institutional investors. With over twenty-five years of experience, he has authored numerous articles and frequently speaks at industry conferences.
Work at Gunderson Dettmer
Malcolm Nicholls has been a Partner at Gunderson Dettmer since 2018, working in the Boston, Massachusetts office. In this role, he represents domestic and foreign institutional investors regarding their investments in the private equity asset class. He also advises private equity fund managers, institutional investors, and investment advisors on fund formations, secondary transactions, and portfolio investments. His extensive experience in the private equity field enhances the firm's capabilities in handling complex transactions.
Education and Expertise
Malcolm Nicholls holds a Juris Doctor (J.D.) from Boston University School of Law, where he studied from 1991 to 1994. He graduated magna cum laude with a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Economics and Russian from the University of New Hampshire, completing his studies from 1988 to 1991. His educational background provides a strong foundation for his expertise in private equity, fund formation, and investment advisory.
Background
Malcolm Nicholls served as a Sergeant and Russian Linguist in the U.S. Army from 1984 to 1988. Following his military service, he began his legal career, working at several prestigious law firms. He was a Partner at Proskauer Rose LLP from 2005 to 2018 and co-headed the private investment funds group during his tenure. Prior to that, he was a Partner at Testa, Hurwitz & Thibeault, LLP from 1996 to 2005.
Achievements
Malcolm Nicholls is recognized as a leading fund formation attorney by several legal publications, including Chambers USA, The Legal 500, U.S. News: Best Lawyers in America, and Super Lawyers. He has over 25 years of experience representing private fund sponsors and investment advisors on a global scale. He has authored numerous articles and is a frequent speaker at industry conferences, discussing topics such as negotiating terms with limited partners and the U.S. fundraising environment.