Robert Emerson Joins Latham & Watkins in New York to Enhance Investment Fund Expertise
Latham & Watkins LLP is excited to announce the addition of Robert Emerson as a partner in their New York office, strengthening the firm’s renowned investment funds practice. Emerson arrives with a wealth of experience accumulated over two decades in the realms of private equity and investment funds, specializing prominently in secondaries transactions and GP liquidity solutions.
Emerson’s expansive knowledge of the private equity secondaries market equips him to serve private equity firms and senior management teams with extraordinary legal and compliance insights. His advisory role encompasses a wide range of areas, including portfolio companies, co-investments, and various sponsor-level transactions. Notably, his expertise includes the negotiation of strategic relationships, joint ventures, minority sales, and unique co-investment structures.
His multifaceted approach includes leading both domestic and international fundraises while guiding sponsors on governance, structuring, and preserving economic interests. Emerson’s deep understanding of the shifting regulatory landscape that impacts private equity and registered investment advisors will further enhance Latham’s position in the market.
Marc Jaffe, the Office Managing Partner at Latham’s New York location, remarked, "Rob is a top-tier lawyer known for advising on complex private equity secondaries transactions, and we are thrilled to welcome him aboard. His proven track record in end-to-end transaction management—which includes coordination across multiple teams such as fund formation, tax, finance, and regulatory compliance—will undoubtedly bolster our already formidable investment funds offering."
Alex Kelly, Global Co-Chair of Latham’s Mergers & Acquisitions and Private Equity Practice, echoed similar sentiments. He noted that the execution of sophisticated secondaries transactions is central to the objectives of private equity sponsors, especially as they adapt to prolonged exit environments and heightened limited partner demands for options. Kelly emphasized that Emerson’s distinct experience in bespoke liquidity solutions aligns seamlessly with the innovative work for which Latham is known, further fortifying their elite position in the secondaries sector.
Before joining Latham & Watkins, Emerson was a partner at Goodwin Procter LLP. He earned his JD, graduating cum laude, and his BA, graduating summa cum laude, from Fordham University. This educational background complements his vast professional experience, making him an invaluable asset for any private equity firm looking to navigate complex transactions successfully.
Latham & Watkins is a globally recognized law firm that focuses on bridging the gap for clients engaged in high-stakes transactions, litigation, and regulatory affairs. With a robust commitment to excellence and innovation, Latham continues to provide clients with exceptional legal solutions tailored to their unique challenges.
For media inquiries, Marc Jaffe, the New York Office Managing Partner, can be reached at +1.212.906.1281, and Alex Kelly, the Global Co-Chair of the M&A and Private Equity Practice, is available at +1.212.906.4615. Latham & Watkins operates worldwide as a limited liability partnership, offering legal services across various major financial centers around the globe.
Emerson’s expansive knowledge of the private equity secondaries market equips him to serve private equity firms and senior management teams with extraordinary legal and compliance insights. His advisory role encompasses a wide range of areas, including portfolio companies, co-investments, and various sponsor-level transactions. Notably, his expertise includes the negotiation of strategic relationships, joint ventures, minority sales, and unique co-investment structures.
His multifaceted approach includes leading both domestic and international fundraises while guiding sponsors on governance, structuring, and preserving economic interests. Emerson’s deep understanding of the shifting regulatory landscape that impacts private equity and registered investment advisors will further enhance Latham’s position in the market.
Marc Jaffe, the Office Managing Partner at Latham’s New York location, remarked, "Rob is a top-tier lawyer known for advising on complex private equity secondaries transactions, and we are thrilled to welcome him aboard. His proven track record in end-to-end transaction management—which includes coordination across multiple teams such as fund formation, tax, finance, and regulatory compliance—will undoubtedly bolster our already formidable investment funds offering."
Alex Kelly, Global Co-Chair of Latham’s Mergers & Acquisitions and Private Equity Practice, echoed similar sentiments. He noted that the execution of sophisticated secondaries transactions is central to the objectives of private equity sponsors, especially as they adapt to prolonged exit environments and heightened limited partner demands for options. Kelly emphasized that Emerson’s distinct experience in bespoke liquidity solutions aligns seamlessly with the innovative work for which Latham is known, further fortifying their elite position in the secondaries sector.
Before joining Latham & Watkins, Emerson was a partner at Goodwin Procter LLP. He earned his JD, graduating cum laude, and his BA, graduating summa cum laude, from Fordham University. This educational background complements his vast professional experience, making him an invaluable asset for any private equity firm looking to navigate complex transactions successfully.
Latham & Watkins is a globally recognized law firm that focuses on bridging the gap for clients engaged in high-stakes transactions, litigation, and regulatory affairs. With a robust commitment to excellence and innovation, Latham continues to provide clients with exceptional legal solutions tailored to their unique challenges.
For media inquiries, Marc Jaffe, the New York Office Managing Partner, can be reached at +1.212.906.1281, and Alex Kelly, the Global Co-Chair of the M&A and Private Equity Practice, is available at +1.212.906.4615. Latham & Watkins operates worldwide as a limited liability partnership, offering legal services across various major financial centers around the globe.
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