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Kenneth Lawrence Schwartz

Kenneth Lawrence Schwartz

also known as Kenneth Schwartz Castro

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1 review
Rating: 7.0

Licensed for 33 years

Venture capital Lawyer at New York, NY
Practice Areas: Venture Capital, Mergers & Acquisitions, Securities Offerings ... +5 more

107 Greenwich Street, FL 25, New York, NY

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Practice Areas

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Practice Areas

Venture Capital 25%

Representation of private equity and venture capital funds in investments across industries throughout the world.

29 years

25%
Mergers and Acquisitions 20%

Representations of financial sponsors, investors and corporations in a wide range of negotiated corporate acquisitions and divestitures, advising on leveraged and unleveraged stock purchases, asset purchases, redemptions and recapitalizations, buyouts, acquisitions of joint-venture stakes, spin-offs, acquisitions of divisions, corporate auctions and other corporate transactions throughout the world. Practice includes advising on secondary private equity fund and portfolio transactions.

34 years

20%
Securities Offerings 20%

Structuring, formation and offering of offshore and onshore private investment funds including private equity funds, hedge funds, mutual fund, and funds of funds; exempt debt and equity offerings by foreign issuers; advice regarding U.S. securities regulation and registration of investment advisers and broker-dealers; and advice regarding IA and BD compliance with Dodd-Frank Financial Reform and Consumer Protection Act.

34 years

20%
Financial Markets and Services 15%

Formation of hedge funds and other onshore and offshore investment funds. Regulation of investment advisers, broker-dealers, investment banks. Legal adviser for family offices. Advice on shareholder engagement, ESG and socially responsible investing.

34 years

15%
Business 5%

Advice on formation of subsidiaries, choice of entity, complex commercial agreements, shareholder agreements, LLC agreements.

34 years

5%
Contracts and Agreements 5%

Drafting and negotiation of commercial, corporate and financial agreements, including distribution agreements, loan agreements, stock purchase agreements, asset purchase agreements, joint venture agreements, and other agreements.

34 years

5%
Corporate and Incorporation 5%

Formation of legal entities in the U.S. and abroad, including corporations, limited liability companies, limited partnerships and foreign legal entities.

34 years

5%
International Law 5%

Advice to corporations, investors and private equity funds on transactions in Latin America, Africa, Asia, Europe and Middle East, all principal investment fund domiciles, and many other foreign jurisdictions.

34 years

5%

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Licenses

Licensed in District of Columbia for 32 years

State: District of Columbia

Acquired: 1994

Good Standing

No misconduct found

Licensed in New York for 33 years

State: New York

Acquired: 1992

Currently Registered

No misconduct found

Licensed in Connecticut for 33 years

State: Connecticut

Acquired: 1992

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Schwartz LLC Counsellors at Law

107 Greenwich Street, FL 25, New York, NY, 10006

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Posted by Rafael | March 11, 2011

Ken Schwartz

I was a client of Ken Schwartz and his work is outstanding. He is very knowledgeable and provides smart solutions to all issues. I strongly recommend his services.

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Experience

Rating:  7.0 (Very Good)

Work Experience

1999 - 2005

Partner, GRANT, HERRMANN, SCHWARTZ & KLINGER LLP

1995 - 1999

Associate, GRANT, HERRMANN, SCHWARTZ & KLINGER LLP

1993 - 1995

Foreign Associate, BRYAN, GONZALEZ VARGAS Y GONZALEZ BAZ S.C.

1992 - 1993

Associate, SILLER, WILK & MENCHER LLP

Associations

2010 - Present

Securities Industry and Financial Markets Association Compliance and Legal Society

Member

2010 - Present

Association of the Bar of the City of New York, Committee on Inter-American Affairs

Member

1998 - Present

American Bar Association Section of Business Law COMMITTEE ON FEDERAL REGULATION OF SECURITIES, Subcommittee on International Securities; COMMITTEE ON VENTURE CAPITAL AND PRIVATE EQUITY, Subcommittee on Fund Formation

Member

1998 - Present

New York State Bar Association Section of International Law

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

Investment Banking and Broker-Dealer Regulation

N/A

Offshore Investment Funds

N/A

Private Equity Investment

N/A

Private Equity Fund Formation

N/A

Investment Banking and Broker-Dealer Regulation

N/A

Sponsor Investment / Management Buy-Out

N/A

Sustainable Private Equity Investing

N/A

Private Equity Fund Secondary Transaction

N/A

Secured Export Finance Loan

N/A

Mergers and Acquistions - Latin America

N/A

Private Equity Fund Formation

N/A

Mergers and Acquistions - Airports

N/A

Mergers and Acquistions - Latin America

N/A

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Education

1991

University of Miami School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1988

Fordham University

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2011

SERVICING THE US INVESTOR – FATCA – SEC ADVISER REGISTRATION Impact for Foreign Non‐US Asset and Fund Managers

SEC Adviser Registration & Other US Regulatory Issues for Investment Funds and Asset Managers

2010

5th Annual Risk Manager Conference on UCITS IV RISK MANAGEMENT, Luxembourg

U.S. Regulatory Changes Affecting Private Fund Offerings in the U.S.

2008

Perspectives on Private Equity & Emerging Markets

Issues for Small, First-Time and Mid-Sized Fund Managers Investing in Emerging Markets

1999

Inter-American Bar Association - Canadian Bar Association Joint Meeting, Ottawa, Canada

Mergers and Acquisitions in Latin America: an Update on Recent Market Developments and SEC Regulation Initiatives

1998

Associação Brasileira de Analistas do Mercado de Capitais (ABAMEC) Seminar

Private Equity Investments in Brazil

1997

Inter-American Bar Association Luncheon, Washington, D.C.

Private Equity in Latin America

Publications

2020

1997

LATIN FINANCE - PRIVATE BANKING AND ASSET MANAGEMENT IN LATIN AMERICA Offshore Private Investment Companies and Trusts

1991

1 THE U. OF MIAMI YEARBOOK OF INT’L LAW 356 Open Price Contracts and Specific Performance Under the U.N. Sales Convention and the U.C.C.

Languages

Portuguese

Spanish

French

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