Mr Robert Schwenkel > Fried, Frank, Harris, Shriver & Jacobson LLP > New York, United States > Lawyer Profile

Fried, Frank, Harris, Shriver & Jacobson LLP
ONE NEW YORK PLAZA
NEW YORK, NY 10004
NEW YORK
United States
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Work Department

Mergers and acquisitions and private equity practice, corporate department.

Position

Partner, global head of M&A and private equity practice. Diverse transactional practice focused on private equity and M&A. Clients include Goldman, Sachs & Co.; Permira Advisors LLP; KKR; RedBird Capital Partners; Appaloosa Management LP; and Citadel Investment Group. Also represents various infrastructure funds, private equity portfolio companies and private equity sponsors in “club” transactions.

Career

Joined in 1982; became a partner in 1989. Adjunct professor of law, Hofstra Law School.

Education

Mr. Schwenkel received his JD, magna cum laude, from the University of Buffalo in 1982, where he was an articles editor on the Law Review. Mr. Schwenkel received his MS from Buffalo State College in 1976. He received his BA, cum laude, also from the University of Buffalo, in 1974.

Lawyer Rankings

United States > M&A/corporate and commercial > Private equity buyouts: large deals ($500m+)

(Hall of Fame)

Robert SchwenkelFried, Frank, Harris, Shriver & Jacobson LLP

Fried, Frank, Harris, Shriver & Jacobson LLP’s ‘deep, highly experienced team‘ maintains close relations with leading sponsors as well as a wide array of middle-market funds. The New York-based team’s broad capabilities enable it to advise clients on high-value buyouts and take-private acquisitions, especially in the tech, retail and financial services sectors, as well as on a growing volume of minority stake deals, investments in growth company fundraising rounds, and portfolio company transactions. Steven Steinman, an experienced practitioner with broad M&A and private equity capabilities, leads the practice. Other key contacts include Christopher Ewan, who is active across hedge fund and PE-backed investments, and Randi Lally, whose broad expertise spans carve-outs, recapitalizations, and mergers as well as private equity-linked corporate governance issues. Longstanding private equity expert Robert Schwenkel remains highly regarded for his advice on club deals, and Mark Lucas is a key contact for transactions in the tech, industrials, and infrastructure sectors. Amber Banks and Brian Mangino left the team in September 2023.