Barton Clark advises clients on a full range of investment management matters, from the formation of sponsors and funds to a variety of strategic transactions.
Drawing on 25 years’ experience, Barton develops practical and commercially driven solutions for private equity funds and their sponsors and advisers. He brings vast experience across a range of fund types and investment areas, with a particular focus on energy and infrastructure.
An adaptive problem solver, Barton helps both established and emerging sponsors achieve the objectives for their funds in combination with their broader business needs and goals. His practice includes:
An internationally acclaimed funds lawyer, Barton has been recognized by such publications as Chambers Global, Chambers USA, and The Legal 500 US.
He has authored a number of articles on the private fund industry and served as executive editor of The University of Chicago Law Review while attending law school.
Barton also regularly provides pro bono counsel to nonprofit organizations, including The Nature Conservancy.
Representative clients include:
Capital markets and M&A deals honored as innovative and market-leading transactions.