Private capital legal search, with secondaries at the center.

GPS advises lawyers and teams in secondaries, fund formation, and GP stakes. Our experience covers liquidity solutions, fund finance, and NAV financing.

Stefano Barbagallo practiced in private equity and funds in Australia before joining Kirkland & Ellis in New York, where he focused on secondaries and complex liquidity transactions.

We also advise on searches and team moves across private equity, M&A, tax, and financial services. Stefano’s search work spans the United States and London.

From the archive: how private credit and secondaries affect corporate lawyers (February 2026).

For associates and counsel, GPS advises on the work, training, compensation, and progression a role offers.

For income and equity partners, GPS advises on firm strategy, compensation, conflicts, and team moves.

For law firms, GPS identifies partners and supporting lawyers, and advises on hiring strategy.