Located in New York, the ‘very commercially focused team’ at Proskauer Rose LLP specializes in regulatory, fund finance, ERISA, tax and employment matters. The firm also supports managers in a wide range of matters, including when acting in cross-over strategies, activist strategies and managed futures. In particular, the firm regularly acts on fund launches and maintains experience in an array of funds structures, from funds-of-one arrangements to co-investment platforms. Praised for her ’fantastic business acumen’, Kelli Moll leads the team, advising fund sponsors on “upper-tier” arrangements and fund restructurings. Jennifer Dunn adds expertise in negotiating and structuring seed and strategic investments. Caryn Greenspan is well-versed in the credit fund space, assisting clients with compliance and management company issues. Acting on strategic fundraisings, restructurings and governance matters, Cameron Clark is adept at handling hybrid and evergreen funds. Christopher Wells retired in November 2025.
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Testimonials
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‘A very commercially focused team. They are technically strong and backed by innovative solutions-driven personnel.’
‘Jennifer Dunn shows superior intellectual ability, strong technical skills; she grasps issues quickly and understands clients' business needs.'
- 'Kelli Moll has fantastic business acumen and legal judgement. She understands the legal landscape with its commercial needs.'
- 'The firm provides very commercial, business minded and practical advice. It is collaborative and able to advise us through both simple and complex issues.'
- 'Jennifer Dunn is super smart, experienced and able to navigate fast-paced complexity.'
- 'David Miller is a quick, efficient and sophisticated tax advisor.'
- 'The funds team has a deep bench of very knowledgeable partners.'
Key clients
- FocusGrowth Asset Management
- JANA Partners
- Avenue Capital Management
Work highlights
Assisted with the formation and launch of FGCP III, LP, the third vintage of FocusGrowth Asset Management’s credit fund.
Advised JANA Partners Management on the expansion of its strategic relationship with Cannae Holdings, Inc.
Assisted with the launch of new funds for Avenue Capital focused on sport investments.
Lawyers
Leading partners
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Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Practice head
Kelli Moll
Other key lawyers
Jennifer Dunn; Caryn Greenspan; David Miller; Cameron Clark