Gustavo Resendiz

Partner

Gustavo Resendiz

Partner

Gustavo (Gus) Resendiz represents clients in the formation and representation of domestic and international private investment funds, namely private equity, growth equity, venture capital, and funds of funds. He counsels private fund sponsors on all aspects of the fund formation process, including structure, key terms, marketing, and negotiations with investors. Gus also represents buyers and sellers of private fund interests on a secondary basis and institutional investors in connection with their investments into various types of private investment funds, such as anchor and co-investment arrangements.

Gus understands the legal and business issues important to clients, including compliance and regulatory issues, global risk management, business development, and investor relations matters, as well as a wide array of operational and administrative practices. Between private practice at major firms, Gus served for over a decade as a general counsel and chief compliance officer to SEC-registered investment advisers. He is a member of the firm’s Fund Formation & Investment Management Practice.

Community Involvement

  • Board Member, Executive Committee Member, and former board president, Boys and Girls Club of Lawrence, Massachusetts
  • Speaker and volunteer, and former board member and vice president of the board, La Vida Scholars of Lynn, Massachusetts
  • Speaker and contributor, Northeastern University D’Amore-McKim School of Business F1RST Scholars Program
27 January 2025 In the News

Gustavo Resendiz Comments on Marketing Boom in Private Equity

Foley & Lardner LLP partner Gustavo Resendiz assessed the marketing boom in the private equity industry in the Mergers & Acquisitions article, "Private Equity’s New Media Makeover."
21 January 2025 Foley Viewpoints

SEC Settlement Highlights Importance of Proper Disclosure Requirements for Private Fund Managers

On January 10th 2025, the Securities and Exchange Commission settled charges against two fund managers and their sole owner, chief executive office, chief compliance office and founder.
01 July 2024 Foley Viewpoints

Understanding the Recent 6-3 Supreme Court Decision on Agency Deference

The recent 6-3 Supreme Court decision in the Loper Bright case overturns the 1984 “Chevron deference” precedent, rejecting the practice...
28 June 2024 Foley Viewpoints

Bain - Private Equity Activity & Impact on Fund Distributions and Future Fund Raising

Bain & Company's 2024 Midyear Report highlights that private equity deal trends are starting to stabilize, showing a glimmer of hope for...
07 June 2024 Foley Funds Legal Focus

Fifth Circuit Rules SEC Exceeded Its Authority in Adopting Private Fund Advisers Rule

On June 5, 2024, a three-judge panel in the U.S. Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals ruled that the Securities and Exchange Commission exceeded its statutory authority in adopting the so-called “Private Fund Advisers Rule” and, accordingly, vacated the Rule in full.
18 January 2024 In the News

Foley’s Fund Formation & Investment Management Hires Featured in Press

Recent lateral hires Gustavo Resendiz and Robert Linnoila were featured in legal and business press, including the Law360 article, “Foley & Lardner Adds Fund Pros From Choate In Boston.”