
Handling a substantial share of the market’s largest and most complex fundraises, Fried, Frank, Harris, Shriver & Jacobson LLP occupies a central position in the U.S. private equity and alternative funds landscape. The firm’s asset management and private equity funds group advises sponsors across private equity, private credit, real estate, and hybrid strategies, with particular strength in flagship funds, successor vehicles, and increasingly sophisticated structures spanning closed-end, open-end, and evergreen products. The practice is co-led by Kenneth Rosh alongside Rebecca Zelenka and Lawrence Barshay, and the trio support sponsors throughout the full lifecycle of fund formation, from initial structuring and fundraising through to operational, regulatory, investment issues. Jeremy Berry, Jeffrey Schatz, and Audra Cohen are closely involved in credit, real estate, and hybrid mandates, while a broad senior bench supports high-volume fundraising programs for repeat institutional clients. Aside from Zelenka in Washington DC, all individuals are based in the New York office.
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- ‘This practice is unique because they have Becky Zelenka. She's so smart, responsive, and is an all-around great adviser. She gets to know the business and the personalities, and gives effective counsel. I trust her judgment and advice. She's efficient and gets what needs to be done. ’
Key clients
- 5C Investment Partners
- A&E Real Estate Holdings
- Affinius Capital
- Anchorage Capital Advisors
- Aperture Investors
- Apollo Global Management, Apollo Global Real Estate Management & Apollo Credit Management
- Bain Capital
- BDT & MSD Partners
- BlackRock
- Bonaccord Capital Partners
- Brookfield Asset Management
- Centerbridge Partners
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.
Rebecca Zelenka
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Practice head
Kenneth Rosh; Rebecca Zelenka; Lawrence Barshay
Other key lawyers
Jeremy Berry; Jeffrey Schatz; Audra Cohen

