The ‘knowledgeable, responsive, and commercially minded’ practice at Proskauer Rose LLP supports a broad client roster — including global asset managers, private equity and credit firms, hedge funds, fintech and payments businesses, sovereign wealth funds, and major sports organisations — on works which spans fund structuring and marketing, Brexit-related restructuring, fintech regulation, financial crime compliance, and the regulatory aspects of high-profile M&A and private equity transactions. Exhibiting this comprehensive offering, practice head John Verwey has particular expertise in fund formation, management, and distribution, advising on AIFMD, MiFID, SFDR, firm authorisations, and regulatory change in control approvals.
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‘Proskauer Rose offers clear, commercially focused regulatory advice with standout responsiveness and collaboration. Their innovative, diverse team delivers consistently high-quality service and practical solutions.'
- ‘Proskauer’s team is knowledgeable, responsive, and commercially minded. They provide clear, practical advice and are a pleasure to work with, consistently ahead of the curve and focused on client needs.’
- 'Incredibly communicative and high understanding of both the technicalities, but also the commercial landscape.'
- 'Personable, lovely to work with, highly commercial, and all advice seems measured, thought out and on the bleeding edge of what is relevant and in line with industry norms.'
Key clients
- AnaCap Financial Partners
- Tenzing Private Equity
- Atomico
- Friedkin Group
Work highlights
Advising Tenzing Private Equity on the fundraise for Tenzing Private Equity III, which closed with a fund size of £900m.
Advised London & Capital Group on its merger with Waverton Investment Management, an independent investment management business and regulatory change in control approval.
Advised Atomico on the formation of Atomico VI, consisting of a venture fund and a growth fund, which raised $1.24bn and is dedicated to investing in Europe's technology hubs.
Practice head
John Verwey