Benjamin Kozinn joined Lowenstein Sandler as a partner in the Investment Management Group. He is based in New York.

Kozinn joined from Claren Road Asset Management, a large global credit-focused hedge fund formerly majority-owned by The Carlyle Group, where he served as general counsel. Kozinn previously served as vice president and associate general counsel for Goldman Sachs and director of Hedge Fund consulting in Deutsche Bank’s prime brokerage business.

Robert G. Minion, chair of Lowenstein Sandler’s Investment Management Group, said, “Ben’s experience, business savvy, and in-depth knowledge of the issues facing funds, fund managers, and investors will be of immeasurable benefit to our clients. We are thrilled to have him as part of our team.”

Kozinn said, “I was drawn to Lowenstein Sandler because of the strength of its investment management practice and its ability to help funds navigate the increasingly complex terms and choices they face in today’s market. I am grateful to be part of such a strong team as we help steer our clients through an evolving market.”

Lowenstein Sandler is a national law firm with approximately 300 lawyers based in New York, New Jersey, Utah, Washington, D.C and Palo Alto, CA.