Proskauer

Nathan Schuur is a partner in the firm’s Private Funds Group and a member of the Corporate Department. He counsels clients on regulatory and compliance matters affecting investment funds across all asset classes.

Nate’s practice focuses primarily on issues arising under the Advisers Act, the Investment Company Act and other federal securities laws. He advises on regulatory considerations in the structuring and operation of funds, including marketing issues, adviser M&A, GP stake sales, continuation funds and stapled transactions. He also counsels clients on new and emerging issues affecting investment advisers and private fund sponsors, including artificial intelligence, prediction markets and other market and technology-driven developments. Nate advises on a wide range of matters involving the regulation of investment companies, investment advisers and related entities such as BDCs and ERAs.

Nate regularly assists clients in navigating interactions with the SEC and its staff, including SEC examinations, staff inquiries and other regulatory engagement. He also helps prepare comment letters, exemptive applications, no-action requests and similar submissions. Drawing on his experience in private practice and at the SEC, Nate helps clients develop practical advocacy strategies and address complex regulatory issues under the federal securities laws.

Before joining Proskauer, Nate spent several years at the SEC. During his time there, he served as counsel to a Commissioner, providing legal and policy advice on rulemaking, enforcement, litigation and other matters, with a special focus on investment management issues. He also served as senior counsel in the Division of Investment Management. Prior to his SEC tenure, Nate practiced in the funds and regulatory teams of two top law firms. His experience in private practice and at senior levels of the SEC gives him valuable perspective in helping funds and advisers navigate complex regulatory requirements and assess risk.