Olesya Bakar is a corporate attorney in Holland & Knight's Washington, D.C., office and is the head of the firm's Real Estate Fund Formation practice. Ms. Bakar has more than 23 years of experience advising and representing global emerging and mature private and public companies in an array of corporate matters within a variety of industries covering all corners of the globe.

The core of Ms. Bakar's practice is in the real estate industry – she understands the nuances of real estate investment structuring and guides clients through their complexities. She provides advice to help her clients succeed, whether it be in a high-profile, multibillion-dollar transaction or to first-time fund managers. Her primary focus is the representation of issuers/sponsors and investors in private investment fund formation and capital-raising activities, including private equity and debt financing, as well as early- and expansion-stage venture capital financing, joint venture and strategic alliances. Ms. Bakar's experience advising fund sponsors, as well as institutional and high-net-worth investors, provides her with a holistic perspective of the market and its latest trends, awareness of the unique sensitivities of the parties and the ability to find positive solutions for clients.