Jonathan A. Ross
Partner
Areas of Focus
- Fund Formation
- Credit Funds
- Real Estate & Infrastructure Funds
- Sovereign and Government Investors
- Institutional Investors
- Hedge Funds
- Investment Management & Private Equity
- Fund Manager Transactions
- Global Investment Adviser Regulatory
- Represents real estate and credit fund managers.
- Represents institutional investors, including sovereign wealth funds and endowments.
- Counsels fund managers on "upper-tier" arrangements and transactions.
Jonathan Ross works closely with new and existing real estate and credit fund managers. His practice involves a variety of fund launches, including closed-end, open-end and hybrid strategies. Additionally, he is well versed in working with institutional investors, such as sovereign wealth funds, endowments, insurance companies, and funds-of-funds, assisting them with their fund investments.
In recognition of his significant contributions and legal acumen, Jonathan was among only five attorneys in fund formation to be included on Law360’s 2023 list of Rising Stars, an honor bestowed upon those “whose legal accomplishments belie their age.”
Developing a deep familiarity with all aspects of his clients’ businesses through years of relationship building, Jonathan skillfully guides complex documents and questions through a client's internal processes, marking him as an invaluable partner to sophisticated fund sponsors. He plays a crucial role in aiding the drafting of key documents and conducting negotiations with investors. Beyond his work in fund formation, Jonathan also applies his understanding of the regulatory landscape, providing clients with strategic advice to anticipate and navigate the changing legal environment.
EducationJ.D., Harvard Law School, 2009
B.A., Duke University, magna cum laude, 2006
J.D., Harvard Law School, 2009
B.A., Duke University, magna cum laude, 2006
Bar AdmissionsDistrict of Columbia
New York
District of Columbia
New York
- Law360, Fund Formation Rising Star, 2023.
- The Legal 500, Recognized Lawyer, Private Equity Funds, 2018.