Ian Bushner

Ian is the Head of US Private Capital and a trusted advisor helping clients execute transformative deals that drive growth and value creation. His strategic guidance enables private capital sponsors and their portfolio companies to structure and negotiate complex domestic and cross-border transactions across the capital structure.

Ian partners with some of the largest and most sophisticated investors and dealmakers across the US, Europe and Asia, bringing a powerful combination of commercial acumen and technical expertise. His ability to distill complex legal, financial and transactional challenges into practical, actionable guidance enables clients to make informed decisions swiftly and confidently.

Drawing on both his extensive experience and the firm’s global platform, Ian provides clients with comprehensive insights that bridge industry, geographic and regulatory considerations. His innovative approach has established him as a pioneer in developing new and bespoke transaction structures, securities and products that help clients achieve their strategic objectives.

With a proven track record of building and leading high-performing teams, Ian ensures clients receive exceptional service across complex, multijurisdictional transactions. His role in co-founding a significant private equity-focused office at a leading global law firm further demonstrates his commitment to delivering excellence through strong relationship management and a collaborative, client-centric approach.

Ian is dedicated to the professional and social responsibilities of lawyers as forces for positive change in the industry and society. He serves as a mentor and diversity champion, maintaining an active and award-winning pro bono practice, including providing sophisticated counsel to US and global non-profits on social entrepreneurship, complex business transactions, public-private partnerships and development finance. He has also represented clients in civil rights and religious freedom matters; Afghan immigrants in Special Immigrant Visa appeals; and disabled US military veterans in denial of benefits appeals.