Fried, Frank, Harris, Shriver & Jacobson LLP’s team capabilities a wide range of matters including traditional acquisitions of asset management companies, investments in hedge fund management companies, seed, stake, incubation transactions, and fund and investment platform restructurings. Team founder Lawrence Barshay, leads the practice, with a wealth of experience in representing and advising the most high-profile players in this space, on matters concerning private equity transactions and mergers and acquisitions Jonathan Adler focuses his practice on complex transactions involving alternative investment vehicles, including hedge funds, real estate funds, private equity funds and hybrid funds while Jason Koenig represents asset managers on the formation, fundraising and management of funds across a wide range of strategies, including private equity funds, growth equity funds, multi-manager hedge funds, managed credit funds and tactical opportunities funds. All lawyers are based in New York unless stated otherwise.
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Testimonials
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- 'Fried Frank's US alternative/hedge funds is one of the leading practices in the United States. They know the law, they really understand market conditions and are excellent communicators. Their willingness to drop everything and work on our time-sensitive projects is an incredible value and differentiator. Their high-quality execution and work product ensures our deals and business are successful.'
- 'Great knowledge and capability in the fund space.'
- ‘We work with several individuals - primarily David Mitchell and Menachem Farber. The breadth of the practice is extremely helpful to us. ’
- ‘David Mitchell is a walking book of knowledge when it comes to the Commodity Exchange Act and applicable rules and regulations. Menachem Farber is an extremely impressive young partner. ’
Key clients
- Bain Capital
- BlackRock
- Brookfield Asset Management
- D.E. Shaw & Co.
- EJF Capital
- Fortress Investment Group
- Goldman Sachs
- Gresham Investment Management
- Helix Partners
- J.P. Morgan
Lawyers
Hall of fame
The lawyers at the very top of the profession, widely known and respected by peers and clients for their longstanding involvement in market-leading work.
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Next generation partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Practice head
Lawrence Barshay
Other key lawyers
Jonathan Adler; Jason Koenig; David Mitchell; Menachem Farber