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Jeffrey Schatz
Jeffrey Schatz advises investment managers and financial institutions on the structuring and formation of domestic and offshore funds across a range of asset classes. Clients seek Jeff's advice in connection with private equity funds, hedge funds, credit funds, GP stakes funds, real estate funds, infrastructure funds, and co-investment vehicles. He also advises fund sponsors on negotiating separately managed accounts and funds of one. Clients turn to Jeff with regard to sponsor-led secondary transactions and the structuring and negotiation of carried interest and other internal economic arrangements. Private Equity International featured Jeff in the publication's 2025 40 under 40: Future Leaders of Private Equity list, in the Lawyers category. This list showcases the 40 individuals who stood out for their technical skills, leadership qualities and sense of innovation. Legal 500 recognizes Jeff in Investment Fund Formation and Management: Private Equity Funds (including venture capital). Prior to rejoining Fried Frank, Jeff was a corporate partner at a large international law firm where he advised on the formation, structuring, and operation of private equity funds and their management companies.
Fried Frank
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