Fried Frank Expands Private Equity Funds Practice with Addition of Ian Schwartz

NEW YORK, June 6, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Fried, Frank, Harris, Shriver & Jacobson LLP announced today that Ian Schwartz has joined as a Corporate partner in the Firm's Asset Management/Private Equity Funds Group resident in the New York office.

Mr. 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," said Valerie Ford Jacob, Fried Frank's Chairperson.

"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," stated Kenneth Rosh, Corporate partner and head of Fried Frank's Private Equity Funds Group.

Mr. 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.  

Fried, Frank, Harris, Shriver & Jacobson LLP is a leading international law firm.  From its offices in New York, Washington, London, Paris, Frankfurt, Hong Kong and Shanghai, the Firm's more than 500 lawyers regularly serve the world's leading corporations and financial institutions with regard to their most critical legal needs and business opportunities.  More information can be found at www.friedfrank.com.

SOURCE Fried, Frank, Harris, Shriver & Jacobson LLP

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