Proskauer

Ryan Carpenter is a partner in the Private Funds Group and co-leads the Firm’s global buyout funds initiative. He represents and advises private investment fund sponsors operating buyout, growth equity, private credit, venture capital and other strategies on the spectrum of matters arising for their businesses, including fund formation, regulatory compliance, investment activities, co-investment programs, and the ongoing governance, maintenance and operation of their funds.  In addition to his work with an array of market-leading fund sponsors, Ryan has counseled numerous emerging managers in relation to their formation and launch, including in connection with spin-outs, initial fund formation, seeding arrangements and related matters.

He has significant experience with the establishment and maintenance of general partner and management company entities, including operational considerations and the implementation of carried interest programs and separation arrangements.  He provides guidance to fund managers at key inflection points in their growth and development, including in relation to minority stake transactions, firm restructurings, succession planning and strategic joint ventures.

Ryan also advises a range of institutional investors on the acquisition and disposition of private investment fund interests in the U.S. and abroad, both on a primary basis and in connection with portfolio sales and other secondary market transactions. He also represents private fund managers in connection with fund restructurings, continuation funds and other GP-led transactions.