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Lawrence N Barshay

Lawrence N Barshay

Global 2026

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Fried, Frank, Harris, Shriver & Jacobson LLP
 Fried, Frank, Harris, Shriver & Jacobson LLP

Ranked in 2 practice areas

Hedge Funds

USA

5 years ranked

Private Equity: Fund Formation

USA

5 years ranked

About

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Practice Areas

Corporate partner, founder and head of the Firm’s asset management practice, specializing in the structuring and representation of investment funds and other alternative investments. Also has extensive experience in private equity transactions and M&A. He represents major financial institutions, hedge funds, private equity funds, real estate funds, funds-of-funds and investment management companies. Clients include, among others, Goldman Sachs Asset Management, Morgan Stanley, JP Morgan, Bank of New York, BlackRock, Brookfield, Citadel, D. E. Shaw, and EJF Capital.

Career

Joined in 1991; became partner in 1999.

Personal

JD, New York University School of Law (1991); BA, Columbia College (1988).

Chambers Review

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Chambers Global Guide

Private Equity: Fund Formation - USA

Band 5
Individual Editorial
Lawrence Barshay is recognized for his expertise in closed-end structures and hybrid funds. His work for private equity clients forms part of his wider private funds capabilities.
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Strengths

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  • Lawrence has extremely impressive industry knowledge. He's one of the best in terms of his thoughtfulness and understanding of business issues.

    Hedge FundsChambers Global Guide

  • He has tremendous market knowledge.

    Hedge FundsChambers Global Guide

  • In terms of knowledge of the market, the law, practical thinking and the person you feel comfortable putting in front of any legal executive in your company, Lawrence is at the top of the market.

    Hedge FundsChambers Global Guide

  • Lawrence is super knowledgeable and guides me through complex and sensitive matters. He's fantastic.

    Hedge FundsChambers Global Guide

  • He is an important lawyer in the industry.

    Private Equity: Fund FormationChambers Global Guide

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