New York Investment Funds Partner Named Legal Rising Star by Private Funds CFO

Oliver Prakash-Jenkins, a partner in the New York office and member of the firm’s Investment Funds Practice, has been recognized as a Legal Rising Star by Private Funds CFO magazine. Prakash-Jenkins is one of 20 lawyers globally named to the Legal Rising Stars 2023 list, which highlights lawyers under age 40 who will steer the future of the private funds industry and who stand out for their leadership, innovation, and legal expertise, as well as the caliber of their mandates and general market reputation.

Private Funds CFO noted that, “As the private funds industry becomes ever more complex, having a sage legal adviser in place has become crucial to remaining competitive. Navigating fluctuating regulatory changes, considering the impact of changing limited partnership agreements, and managing GP and LP relationships are all part of the remit for the modern private funds lawyer.”  

A profile published by Private Funds CFO highlights Prakash-Jenkins’ significant work with Searchlight Capital Partners, Partners Group, and American Triple I. Prakash-Jenkins’ practice is focused on helping private capital sponsors navigate the full spectrum of formation, investment, and operational activities across a range of strategies, bringing to bear the knowledge and experience of Latham’s global platform.