Latham & Watkins Expands Investment Funds Practice In New York

Mark Proctor advises private fund managers on structuring, establishing, and operating private investment funds.

NEW YORK, March 3, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Latham & Watkins LLP¹ is pleased to announce that Mark Proctor has joined the firm's New York office as a partner in the Investment Funds Practice. Proctor advises clients on the establishment of, investment in, and ongoing operation of private investment vehicles, and regularly provides advice to investment managers in connection with various strategic transactions.

"Mark brings a deep understanding of the complex intricacies of fund structuring and operations that will tremendously benefit our private equity and private capital clients, and we are excited to welcome him to Latham and the New York office," said Marc Jaffe, Office Managing Partner of Latham & Watkins in New York. "Mark's addition further strengthens Latham's position as both the go-to firm for clients on their most sophisticated matters, as well as a destination for top lateral partner talent."

Proctor draws on a wealth of experience representing private fund sponsors, asset managers, insurers, institutional investors, and family offices. His experience includes advising on private equity and private credit funds, and spans multiple industries, including energy and infrastructure, insurance, real estate, and venture capital. 

"Mark is a highly respected advisor with a reputation for crafting bespoke solutions to complex issues," said Alex Kelly, Global Vice Chair of Latham & Watkins' Private Equity and Investment Funds Practice. "His experience aligns perfectly with our focus on helping clients successfully navigate the evolving investment funds and private capital space, and we are thrilled to have him join our team."

"Latham's global reach and expertise is unmatched in the legal industry, and I look forward to leveraging its tremendous transactional and regulatory platform to best serve clients," Proctor said. "The firm's top reputation in private equity and private capital, combined with its collaborative culture and commitment to excellence and innovation, is the winning combination."  

Proctor joins Latham from Willkie Farr & Gallagher. He received his JD from the University of Pennsylvania Law School and his BA from Cornell University.

About Latham & Watkins (lw.com)

Latham & Watkins delivers innovative solutions to complex legal and business challenges around the world. From a global platform, our lawyers advise clients on market-shaping transactions, high-stakes litigation and trials, and sophisticated regulatory matters. Latham is one of the world's largest providers of pro bono services, steadfastly supports initiatives designed to advance diversity within the firm and the legal profession, and is committed to exploring and promoting environmental sustainability.

Notes to Editors

¹ Latham & Watkins operates worldwide as a limited liability partnership organized under the laws of the State of Delaware (USA) with affiliated limited liability partnerships conducting the practice in France, Hong Kong, Italy, Singapore, and the United Kingdom and as an affiliated partnership conducting the practice in Japan. Latham & Watkins operates in Israel through a limited liability company, in South Korea as a Foreign Legal Consultant Office, and in Saudi Arabia through a limited liability company. 

Contacts

Marc Jaffe, New York Office Managing Partner, +1.212.906.1281
Alex Kelly, Global Vice Chair, Private Equity & Investment Funds Practice, +1.212.906.4615

SOURCE Latham & Watkins LLP