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Lowenstein Sandler continues expansion of its Investment Management & Private Funds Group. Lowenstein Sandler has announced the continued expansion of its Investment Management & Private Funds Group with the addition of Brendan R. Kalb and Nachman "Nathan" Calko. Kalb joins Lowenstein from ExodusPoint Capital Management, where he served as Global General Counsel, while Calko joins from Simpson Thacher & Bartlett. Kalb has more than 25 years of experience as a leader in the private funds industry, including most recently at ExodusPoint Capital Management, and prior to that as the General Counsel at AQR Capital Management and at other leading law firms. Kalb advises investment advisers on all aspects of their business and operations, including legal, regulatory, and compliance functions, as well as design, development, and management of investments funds encompassing a wide variety of structures and investment strategies. Calko has nearly ten years of experience representing sponsors in the formation, structuring, and operation of private investment funds across a wide range of strategies, including private equity, credit, secondaries, continuation, infrastructure, and real estate, as well as a variety of co-investment structures and separately managed accounts. Robert G. Minion, partner and Chair of Lowenstein's Investment Management & Private Funds Group, says: "Brendan and Nathan bring a great combination of in-house and law firm experience that aligns perfectly with the needs of today's asset managers. Brendan has spent much of his career leading the legal, regulatory, and compliance functions at some of the industry's most sophisticated investment platforms, and Nathan brings deep private funds structuring and formation experience. Together, they further strengthen our ability to provide practical, commercially focused legal advice and services to our clients across the entire investment management community." Kalb noted: "I've spent much of my career building and supporting the legal and compliance infrastructure that enables fund managers to grow and operate efficiently in our highly regulated industry. Lowenstein's deep investment management practice, entrepreneurial spirit, and pragmatic approach to client service made the firm a natural fit for me." Calko stated: "Lowenstein's fund formation platform is one of the most active and well-respected in the market. I was drawn to the firm's collaborative culture, sophisticated client base, and strong platform for private funds." Kalb received his J.D. from Cornell Law School and his B.A. in International Relations and Economics, magna cum laude, from the University of Pennsylvania. He is a former member of the Board of Directors of the National Futures Association and has served on the Founder's Council of the Managed Funds Association. Calko received his J.D. from Fordham University School of Law, where he received the Archibald R. Murray Public Service Award, and his B.T.L. from Ner Israel Rabbinical College. About Lowenstein Sandler LLP Lowenstein Sandler LLP is a national law firm with over 400 lawyers based in New York, Palo Alto, Roseland, Salt Lake City, San Francisco, Washington, D.C., and Wilmington. The firm represents leaders in virtually every sector of the global economy, with particular emphasis on investment funds, life sciences, and technology. Recognized for its entrepreneurial spirit and high standard of client service, the firm is committed to the interests of its clients, colleagues, and communities.

Simpson Thacher grows Los Angeles platform with new tax partner. Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP today announced that Jonathan Westreich has joined the Firm as a Partner in its Tax Practice, based in Los Angeles. "Adding a Tax partner of Jonathan's caliber further enhances our offering as we continue to expand the Firm's resources and capabilities across the country," said Nancy Mehlman, Co-Head of the Firm's Tax Practice. "Jonathan's deep experience advising on the tax aspects of high-profile, complex corporate transactions will bring tremendous value to our clients and further strengthen our transactional capabilities across key markets." "Jonathan's breadth of experience across M&A, private equity, restructurings and financings makes him an outstanding addition to our practice," said Marcy Geller, Co-Head of the Firm's Tax Practice. "His deep industry knowledge in the sports, entertainment and media sectors further bolsters our ability to provide comprehensive tax counsel to clients, particularly as our Sports practice continues to grow following the recent addition of Michael Kuh, Eric Geffner and Matthew Carpenter-Dennis earlier this year." "Jonathan's addition as our fifth lateral partner hire in Los Angeles this year reflects the significant momentum we have built in the market and underscores our strategy of investing in exceptional talent and capabilities that support our clients' most important priorities," said Tom Wuchenich, Managing Partner of Simpson Thacher's Los Angeles office. Jonathan represents companies, investment funds and other strategic clients in complex corporate transactions, including mergers, acquisitions, dispositions, tax-free reorganizations and restructurings with respect to domestic and cross-border tax issues. He also has significant experience with capital markets offerings, financings and joint ventures, including transactions involving real estate, with a particular focus on clients in the sports, media and entertainment industries. "Simpson Thacher's collegial culture, commitment to excellence and premier global footprint provide an impressive foundation for serving clients at the highest level," said Jonathan. "I look forward to contributing to the continued momentum of the Los Angeles office while helping clients navigate complex, high-profile transactions around the world." Simpson Thacher's Tax Practice is continually called upon by investment funds, banks, multinational corporations and other leading companies for advice on their largest and most complex transactions. The global team works closely with colleagues in all of the Firm's transactional practices including Mergers and Acquisitions, Private Equity, Capital Markets, Investment Funds and Real Estate to offer clients the full spectrum of deal and fund capabilities. To view a PDF of the announcement, please click here. Team and contacts. Related insights. Related services. Related practice areas.