Overview
Patrick Lucke helps clients navigate complex investment management matters and mergers and acquisitions.
Investment Management
Patrick advises alternative investment managers on private fund formation, regulatory compliance and general transactional matters. He also represents institutional investors, fund of funds, family offices, foundations and high net-worth individuals in connection with private fund investments.
Patrick’s work has included:
- Private equity, hedge fund and cryptocurrency fund launches and restructurings
- Formation and registration of investment advisers
- Negotiation of side letters, investment management agreements, administration agreements, custody agreements and NDAs
- Legal review of private fund constituent documents and counsel for institutional investors considering alternative investments
Mergers & Acquisitions
Patrick also represents public and private companies in mergers and acquisitions, debt and equity financing, and corporate governance matters.
Services & Industries
Credentials
Bar Admissions
Minnesota
Education
University of St. Thomas School of Law
J.D. summa cum laude, St. Thomas Law Review (2015)
University of Minnesota
B.A. in Political Science (2012)
Insights & Events
Leadership & Community
Pro Bono
- Legal Corps — Clinic Volunteer
- Children's Law Center — Volunteer attorney for children in foster care
- Minnesota Justice Foundation, University of St. Thomas Student Chapter — Fundraising Chair, 2012-14
Honors
- Best Lawyers®— "Ones to Watch," Corporate Law, 2022
- Faegre Baker Daniels — Pro Bono Honor Roll, 2016, 2018-19
- University of St. Thomas School of Law — Dean’s Awards in Securities Regulation, Private Fund Regulation, Corporate Finance and Constitutional Law
- University of St. Thomas School of Law — Mission Award for Scholarly Engagement and Societal Reform