NEW YORK, January 6, 2025 – Proskauer, a leading international law firm, is pleased to welcome Christine Harlow as a tax partner in its New York office, expanding the Firm’s dedicated private funds tax capability. Christine brings more than two decades of experience in advising private funds on tax law, including hedge funds, private equity funds, hybrid funds and joint ventures, with a deep expertise in credit funds.
“Christine brings extensive experience in private funds tax law, strengthening our ability to guide clients through complex challenges. Her addition to our Tax Department and Private Funds Group reflects our dedication to delivering exceptional service and deep industry knowledge to our private funds clients. I am thrilled to welcome her,” said Amanda Nussbaum, Chair of Proskauer’s Tax Department.
Christine represents private fund managers in connection with the formation of private funds, ongoing operations and the tax consequences of purchasing and disposing of investments. She also advises investors with respect to the tax consequences of investing in private funds. Her practice further includes structuring and negotiating seed and strategic investments and advising private fund managers with respect to the sale of investment manager and general partner entities.
“I am delighted to welcome Christine. She will undoubtedly help us continue to meet the growing needs of fund managers,” said Monica Arora, co-head of Proskauer’s Private Funds practice. “Her depth of knowledge of tax law related to private funds – including credit, hedge and private equity funds – and experience on closed- and open-ended, hybrid and evergreen fund structures deepens our ability to deliver immediate value to clients in an exciting and dynamic area.”
“Proskauer is a market leader for their work in private funds and I am excited to begin the new year by joining the Firm,” said Christine. “As the market continues to shift, clients will need help navigating the intricacies of these changes and will turn towards us. I look forward to working with my new colleagues to help our clients understand any shifts and guide them through changes ahead.”
Christine earned a Bachelor of Science from Cornell University and a Juris Doctor from Cornell Law School. She joins from Schulte Roth & Zabel LLP.