Proskauer

Proskauer is a leading US law firm headquartered in New York, with a longstanding reputation in private capital, finance and sports law.

Founded in 1875, the firm initially built its name in labour and employment and entertainment work - areas that still form part of its core offering today. Over time, it has expanded into a broader full-service platform, with particular strength in private capital, tax, finance and litigation.

The firm now has more than 800 lawyers across offices in the US, London, Paris, Hong Kong and São Paulo, giving it a focused but genuinely international footprint.

Proskauer is perhaps best known for its deep ties to the US sports industry, advising major leagues including the NBA and NHL, as well as teams, owners and investors.

Alongside this, it has played a significant role in the development of the US financial sector, acting for asset managers, investment funds and financial institutions across a wide range of matters.

In London, the firm has carved out a clear niche in private capital. Since launching in the City in 2007, it has focused on advising asset managers and investors, particularly in private credit and leveraged finance.

That strategy has paid off. The London office is now a key part of Proskauer’s global platform, with a strong client base spanning private credit providers, investment funds and private equity houses - reflecting the firm’s broader shift towards the most lucrative areas of the market.