Dario Valoncini

Associate, London

Biography

Overview

Dario Valoncini is a funds and investment management associate in our global Private Equity practice based in London.

Dario provides strategic guidance to fund managers and investors across various alternative asset classes. His expertise includes secondaries, co-investments, and complex LP matters, covering transactions like portfolio sales, stapled offerings, fund restructurings, and GP-led initiatives. Furthermore, Dario frequently advises on the structuring, formation, offering, and ongoing operation of private investment funds.

Dario joined White & Case in 2024, and was previously in the London investment funds practice of another U.S. law firm. Dario previously practiced at leading international law firms in Toronto and Milan.

Bars and Courts
Barrister & Solicitor, Ontario
Education
Master of Laws (LLM)
University of Toronto
JD (Juris Doctor)
Università degli Studi di Milano
Languages
Italian
English
German

Experience

Representation of Partners Group, one of the largest firms in the global private markets industry, on its CAD 1.8 billion investment in eStruxture Data Centers, the largest Canadian data center platform, acquiring a stake alongside an increased investment from existing sponsor Fengate Asset Management.*

Represented Blue Earth Capital AG, the specialist global impact investor, on its acquisition through its investment vehicles of partial interest in three funds across Africa and Asia from British International Investment (BII), the UK's Development Finance Institution (DFI), an impact investor.*

Represented a Dutch pension fund in the divestiture of a portfolio valued at around $2 billion, successfully navigating negotiations with multiple secondary buyers.*

Represented AlpInvest in a secondary purchase of a portfolio of interest from a Swedish pension fund and negotiated staple primary commitment as part of the same transaction.*

Represented a sovereign investor in multiple co-investment transactions spanning diverse asset classes.*

Represented a Swiss global impact investment in a multi-asset continuation fund established by a venture capital firm focused on alternative energy, mobility, and sustainability.*

Representation of leading global private markets firm Partners Group, acting on behalf of its clients, on its investment in Sterling Pharma Solutions.*

Represented Partners Group in a large number of secondaries transactions including GP-led solutions, fund restructurings, portfolio sales and other liquidity solutions.*

Represented a sovereign investor in a secondary purchase of two portfolios of interests from a large Swiss investment manager.*

Represented a sovereign investor in a secondary purchase of a portfolio of interest from a UK pension fund.*

Represented Committed Advisors in its purchase of a portfolio of fund interests from an independent Swiss wealth and asset manager.*

Represented Committed Advisors in its purchase of a portfolio of fund interests from a US pension fund.*

Acted for an American wealth management and investment firm in negotiating a co-investment agreement whereby client had lead-investor role.*

* Experience prior to joining White & Case.