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Don Melamed

Don Melamed

Global 2026

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Don Melamed is a Partner in Proskauer's Private Funds Group and Co-Head of the Firm’s Real Assets Group. He has extensive experience in the real assets, buyout, growth equity and impact investing sectors, with leading clients in several industries.

Don’s expertise goes beyond traditional private fund formation matters to include a broad range of complex transactions including recapitalizations and reorganizations at the platform level and through GP-led deals, direct investments, co-investment arrangements and joint ventures.

Leveraging his extensive experience in the asset management space, Don also advises executive management teams, operators and money partners on a variety of fundraising and investment initiatives.

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Chambers Global Guide

Private Equity: Fund Formation - USA

Band 5
Band 5

Individual Editorial
A specific area of strength for Don Melamed is establishing real estate funds on behalf of significant clients.

Strengths

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  • When it comes to understanding complex fund related issues, or even non-legal business advice, he's a very good lawyer to work with. He is also a great advisor.

    Private Equity: Fund FormationChambers Global Guide
  • Don is very knowledgeable.

    Private Equity: Fund FormationChambers Global Guide
  • Don is very knowledgeable and helps clients navigate tricky issues.

    Private Equity: Fund FormationChambers Global Guide

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