Randy DeSmyter is senior counsel in the New York office of Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati, where his practice focuses on investment funds and investment management. He advises domestic and international clients across the full spectrum of fund formation, regulatory compliance, and capital raising activities.

Randy regularly counsels fund sponsors and investment managers on structuring, forming, and launching diverse investment vehicles across multiple jurisdictions. His experience includes tailored solutions for venture capital and private equity funds, funds-of-funds and hedge funds, as well as separately managed accounts (SMAs) and co-investment vehicles. Randy’s practice is grounded in a deep understanding of the Securities Act, the Securities Exchange Act, the Investment Company Act, and the Investment Advisers Act. In addition, he has experience assisting a broad range of clients—from emerging fund managers to established institutions with multibillion-dollar assets under management—with initial concept development, registration processes, and ongoing compliance requirements.

Beyond his work with sponsors, Randy represents feeder funds, funds-of-funds, institutional investors, and high-net-worth individuals in the evaluation and negotiation of alternative investments. He has significant experience conducting due diligence, negotiating side letters, and securing preferential terms to address investor-specific requirements.

Randy has been recognized as a Recommended Lawyer for “Investment Fund Formation and Management - Private Equity Funds (Including Venture Capital)” by Legal 500 USA, where clients described him as a “very thoughtful advisor” with “amazing attention to detail.”

Prior to joining the firm, Randy was a partner at Curtis, Mallet-Prevost, Colt & Mosle LLP in its New York office.