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Andrew P. Varney

  • Partner | Asset Management

Washington, DC

T: +1.202.639.7032

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Andrew P. Varney is a corporate partner resident in Fried Frank's Washington, DC office.  He joined the firm in 1989, was resident in the Firm's London office in 1992-1993 and became a partner in 1995.

Andrew represents clients in a broad range of transactions, with a focus on representing private equity fund investors in secondary transactions and in alternative alternative investment vehicles. He also has extensive experience in mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures, and corporate governance counseling. In his most recent dealings, he has represented BlackRock, Coller, Fortress, Goldman Sachs, Morgan Stanley, Pantheon, and StepStone, among others.

Andrew is consistently recognized by Chambers Global: The World's Leading Lawyers for Business as a leading individual in Private Equity: Buyouts and Chambers USA: America's Leading Lawyers for Business as a leading individual in Corporate/M&A & Private Equity.

News and recognition

Chambers and Partners |

Chambers USA 2023 Recognizes Fried Frank as “Leading Firm”⟶

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Chambers USA 2022 Recognizes Fried Frank as “Leading Firm”⟶

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Chambers USA 2021 Recognizes Fried Frank as “Leading Firm”⟶

Chambers and Partners |

Chambers USA 2020 Recognizes Fried Frank as “Leading Firm”⟶

Chambers and Partners |

Chambers USA 2019 Recognizes Fried Frank as “Leading Firm”⟶

Chambers and Partners |

Chambers USA 2018 Recognizes Fried Frank as “Leading Firm”⟶

Accolades |

Chambers USA 2017 Guide Recognizes Fried Frank Attorneys and Practices⟶
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Insights and analysis

Client memorandum |

SEC Adopts Amendments to Form PF⟶

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NFA Compliance Rule 2-51: Requirements for Members and Associates Engaged in Activities Involving Digital Asset Commodities⟶

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SEC Proposes Extensive Amendments to the Custody Rule⟶

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ELTIF 2.0⟶

Client memorandum |

Q1 2023 – European Regulatory Update for Funds⟶

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Reminder: CPO and CTA Annual Affirmation Requirement⟶

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EXAMS Publishes Risk Alert Regarding Regulation S-ID Compliance⟶

Client memorandum |

SEC Adopts New Rule Requiring Form 13F Filers to Report Annually Their Proxy Voting Record⟶

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SEC Proposes New Oversight Requirements for Certain Services Outsourced by Registered Investment Advisers⟶

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EXAMS Publishes Risk Alert Regarding Examinations Focused on the New Investment Adviser Marketing Rule⟶
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Events

Speaking engagements |

Sponsor-Led Fund Restructurings⟶
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