Preqin's proprietary methodology showcases the top-performing and most consistent service providers.
Ranking criteria
Prominent auditors servicing private capital funds by funds closed
The prominent auditors servicing private capital funds are based on the total number of private capital funds serviced by auditors that have closed in the past 18 months. The 18-month period encompasses funds with final close dates in 2024 and the second half of 2023. Private capital asset classes include private equity, private debt, real estate, infrastructure, and natural resources.
Prominent fund auditors servicing hedge funds
The prominent auditors servicing hedge funds table is based on the total number of hedge funds serviced by auditors in the past 18 months. The 18-month period encompasses funds with inception dates in 2024 and the second half of 2023. This ranking does not include funds of hedge funds and commodity trading advisors.
Prominent fund administrators servicing private capital funds by funds closed
The prominent fund administrators servicing private capital funds are based on the total number of private capital funds serviced by fund administrators that have closed in the past 18 months. The 18-month period encompasses funds with final close dates in 2024 and the second half of 2023. Private capital asset classes include private equity, private debt, real estate, infrastructure, and natural resources.
Prominent fund administrators servicing single-manager hedge funds
The prominent fund administrators servicing hedge funds table is based on the total number of single-manager hedge funds serviced by fund administrators in the past 18 months. The 18-month period encompasses funds with inception dates in 2024 and the second half of 2023. This ranking does not include funds of hedge funds and commodity trading advisors.
Prominent prime brokers servicing hedge funds
The prominent prime brokers servicing hedge funds table is based on the total number of single-manager hedge funds serviced by prime brokers in the past 18 months. The 18-month period encompasses funds with inception dates in 2024 and the second half of 2023. This ranking does not include funds of hedge funds and commodity trading advisors.
Prominent placement agents servicing private capital funds by funds closed
The prominent placement agents servicing private capital funds are based on the total number of private capital funds serviced by placement agents that have closed in the past 18 months. The 18-month period encompasses funds with final close dates in 2024 and the second half of 2023. Private capital asset classes include private equity, private debt, real estate, infrastructure, and natural resources.
Prominent law firms servicing private capital funds by funds closed
The prominent law firms servicing private capital funds are based on the total number of private capital funds serviced by law firms that have closed in the past 18 months. The 18-month period encompasses funds with final close dates in 2024 and the second half of 2023. Private capital asset classes include private equity, private debt, real estate, infrastructure, and natural resources.
Prominent law firms servicing single-manager hedge funds
The prominent law firms servicing hedge funds table is based on the total number of single-manager hedge funds serviced by law firms in the past 18 months. The 18-month period encompasses funds with inception dates in 2024 and the second half of 2023. This ranking does not include funds of hedge funds and commodity trading advisors.
Prominent law firms servicing private-equity-backed buyout deals
Prominent law firms servicing private-equity-backed buyout deals are ranked based on the total number of private-equity-backed buyout transactions they have advised on in the past 18 months (2024 and the second half of 2023).
Data review process
Unless otherwise noted, firms are included in tables based on the number of known funds or deals serviced within the given criteria. In the event of a tie, firms with the same number of known fund or deal clients are ranked according to the aggregate value of the funds or deals.
How can I improve my ranking in the league tables for next year?
Any service provider can contribute fund data to Preqin, and each individual fund vehicle that Preqin tracks counts toward the rankings.
Data on the number of funds serviced is collected from three main sources
Public fund filings such as IAPD Form ADVs
o The IAPD system is a public database maintained by the U.S. SEC, and provides free, searchable access to information about investment advisers
o Form ADV is a regulatory document that investment advisers must file with the SEC to register their services
Directly from fund managers
Submissions directly from service provider firms
The rankings in the league tables reflect a snapshot of fund servicing activity in 2024, as of December 31, 2024. For updated rankings, the interactive Law Firm and Fund Administrator League Tables accessible on Preqin Pro are updated daily and are a live snapshot of all-time fund servicing activity.
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Eligibility requirements
Fund profile must be visible on Preqin Pro.
Fund profile status must be ‘Active’.
FAQs
When was the data extracted?
The data for the service provider league tables consists of continual profile updates and a push to encourage service providers to update their funds serviced list as of December 31, 2024.
What was the time frame for consideration?
The 18-month period encompasses funds with final close dates in 2024 and the second half of 2023.
How often are the League Tables published?
Annually, in early Q2.
What's the difference between the free League Tables and the full League Tables in Preqin Pro?
Preqin's free-access League Tables are based on a snapshot taken as of December 31, 2024. The League Tables in Preqin Pro are interactive with our live datasets and rank law firms and fund administrators only.
Was a fee required to participate in the Preqin League Tables?
No, all firms and funds that met the eligibility requirements were considered for the Preqin League Tables free-of-charge.
How can I be considered for next year's League Tables?
The best way to be considered for these league tables is to ensure that your profile is up to date. Contributing data to Preqin is completely free and simple! Find out how here.
Additional questions?
Reach out to Preqin's client services team.
Preqin's Digital League Tables are compiled using public domain information and data reported to Preqin by the participants; they are not independently verified or assessed. Preqin cannot therefore guarantee the accuracy of the information provided.
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Information in the tables is updated and corrected from time to time, so please ensure you check our service for the most recent data.
