Patrick John Kassen

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Biography

Patrick Kassen assists clients with the formation of private equity and real estate funds, purchases and sales of businesses and real estate assets, joint ventures, minority investments, financings and leasing. Patrick also has deep experience in investment management regulation, including the Investment Advisers Act and Investment Company Act, and advises clients on the design and operation of compliance programs and interactions with regulators.

Patrick brings to bear experience as a former general counsel and chief compliance officer at Blackstone, Link Logistics (a Blackstone portfolio company) and the private equity group of late investor Sam Zell, which gives him insight into the challenges faced by his clients. Patrick has advised on numerous cross-border transactions and designed multi-jurisdictional compliance programs. Finally, Patrick has served on the boards of directors of several companies, which informs his pragmatic approach to helping clients.

Concentrations

• Fund formation
• Real estate
• Investment management
• Digital Infrastructure, Data Center and Cloud Computing
• REITs
• Finance

Recognition & Leadership

Awards & Accolades

• Team Member, a Law360 'Real Estate Practice Group of the Year,' 2023

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Areas of Practice (7)

  • Private Equity
  • Investment Management
  • Real Estate
  • Digital Infrastructure, Data Center and Cloud Computing
  • Corporate
  • Private Funds
  • Institutional Investors

Education & Credentials

University Attended:
Princeton University, A.B., magna cum laude, 1997
Law School Attended:
Harvard Law School, J.D., cum laude, 2001
Year of First Admission:
2001
Admission:
2002, New York; 2004, Illinois
Languages:
Spanish and French
Birth Information:
Detroit, Michigan, January 31, 1975
Reported Cases:
Experience: In-House Experience: General Counsel, Link Logistics (Blackstone portfolio company), 2021-2024; Managing Director and CCO, Blackstone; General Counsel, CCO, Head of Tax, Equity International (Sam Zell's private equity sponsor), 2008-2017
ISLN:
917751880

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