Fried, Frank, Harris, Shriver & Jacobson LLP has appointed Ian Schwartz (pictured)as a Corporate partner in the Firm’s Asset Management/Private Equity Funds Group resident in the New York office.
Schwartz focuses his practice primarily on the formation and operation of private equity funds. He has also served as counsel in numerous multi-billion dollar and middle-market private investment fund-raisings for institutional and boutique sponsors both in and outside the United States across a wide variety of investment strategies.
"Ian’s depth of knowledge and expertise will complement our preeminent private equity practice. His addition to the Firm further strengthens our ability to respond to new client opportunities while continuing to service current clients at the highest level," says Valerie Ford Jacob, Fried Frank’s Chairperson.
Kenneth Rosh, Corporate partner and head of Fried Frank’s Private Equity Funds Group, says: "Our private equity funds practice continues to see significant growth, especially from our institutional client base. With his strong fund formation background, Ian will be a great addition to our team."
Schwartz joins Fried Frank from Kirkland & Ellis where he was a partner in the Private Funds Group. Prior to Kirkland, he practiced as an associate at Cravath, Swaine & Moore and Simpson Thacher & Bartlett. He holds a JD, cum laude, from Georgetown University School of Law and received a BA from the University of Florida. He is admitted to the bar in New York.
