Schulte Roth & Zabel LLP is a leading advisor on private equity buyouts, representing major middle-market funds and their portfolio companies in complex domestic and cross-border transactions. The firm has notable strength in M&A and PIPE investments, with an established presence in sectors such as healthcare, financial services, and technology. Eleazer Klein and Benjamin Kozinn co-lead the team, with the latter noted for his strength in complex leveraged buyouts Adriana Schwartz advises an extensive roster of funds across the full investment life cycle, including capital raises, investments and exits, while David Curtiss brings astute finance knowledge to a wealth of transactions. Damian Petrovic has a broad practice that includes M&A, corporate governance, and commercial agreements, and Lauren Troeller assists across the full spectrum of firm mandates. Brian Miner left the firm in February 2024. All individuals are based in New York.
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Key clients
- Axar Capital Management LP
- Blue Torch Finance, LLC
- Cerberus Capital Management LP
- Healthpoint Capital
- Hudson Bay Capital Management
- JANA Partners
- Levine Leichtman Capital Partners
- Mill Point Capital LLC
- Wellington Management
- White Hat Capital Partners
Work highlights
- Represented Mill Point Capital LLC in a strategic partnership with Proficium, Inc.
- Represented JANA Partners in a constructive partnership with Cannae Holdings, Inc.
- Advised Blue Torch Capital LP in its acquisition of Pegasus Home Fashions, Inc.
Lawyers
Next generation partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Lauren Troeller
Practice head
Eleazer Klein; Benjamin Kozinn
Other key lawyers
Adriana Schwartz; David Curtiss; Damian Petrovic; Lauren Troeller