OVERVIEW

Mark A. Kromkowski

Partner

Chicago

One N. Wacker Drive
Suite 4400
Chicago, IL 60606-2833

P 312-214-8818

M 312-371-1612

F 312-759-5646

Email : Mark.Kromkowski@btlaw.com

Mark Kromkowski is a seasoned private funds and investment management attorney who provides comprehensive counsel to fund managers on the myriad aspects of fund formation, administration, governance and compliance. His pragmatic approach to transactions is coupled with his passion for helping clients meet their goals.

OVERVIEW
EXPERIENCE
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OVERVIEW

Mark represents private investment funds and portfolio companies across a wide range of private equity and corporate M&A transactions. He also advises financial institutions on matters related to private equity subscription lines of credit, along with net asset value and other hybrid credit facilities.

Notably, Mark has substantial experience in the formation, transactional and regulatory aspects of Small Business Investment Companies (SBIC Funds) and Rural Business Investment Companies (RBIC Funds).

With deep experience in complex financings, mergers and acquisitions, and corporate matters, Mark delivers strategic guidance and support in navigating intricate financial and legal landscapes. He works to provide value beyond legal services by opening doors for clients through thoughtful introductions and networking opportunities.

Honors

Martindale-Hubbell’s AV Preeminent rating for Highest Level of Professional Excellence, 2013-2024

Leading Lawyers, Corporate Finance Law, Securities & Venture Finance Law, 2024

EDUCATION

University of Notre Dame Law School, J.D., 1998, executive editor of the Notre Dame Law Review

University of Notre Dame, B.A., cum laude, 1992, Great Books Program

Bar Admissions

Illinois

Languages

English
Practices

Corporate

EXPERIENCE

Representation of more than 100 private investment funds in their formation, fundraising and administration.
Representation of investment funds in the formation, licensing and operation of Small Business Investment Companies (SBIC Funds).
Representation of investment funds in the formation, licensing and operation of Rural Business Investment Companies (RBIC Funds).
Representation of financial institutions and alternative financial lenders in connection with private investment subscription lines of credit and related credit facilities.
Representation of financial institutions and alternative lenders in connection with hybrid and NAV credit facilities.
Representation of investment advisors, pension funds, banks, family offices and high net worth individuals in a variety of investment opportunities, including fund of fund investments, fund partnership investments, direct investments, secondary investments, and joint venture arrangements.
Representation of multiple state pension and retirement systems in private equity, private debt and hedge fund investments.
Regulatory guidance with respect to portfolio company investments and related issues to numerous regulated private investment funds including SBIC Funds, RBIC Funds, and other AIV entities.
Representation of fund administrators in its corporate compliance matters.
Representation of institutional trust and fund administrators in best practices review.
Representation of a private equity fund in multiple add-on acquisitions of various manufacturing operations.
Retained as an expert witness on fund formation matters.
Representation of a private equity fund in acquisition of on-site data and publishing services.
Representation of private equity fund in acquisition of healthcare provider.
Representation of SBIC portfolio company in acquisition and restructuring with SBA Receiver.
Representation of a private equity manager in acquisition of controlling interest in a provider of massage therapy and related products business.
Representation of a niche software publishing company in its sale to private equity fund.
Representation of a lumber company in multiple acquisitions of regional lumber businesses and related real estate holdings.
Representation of mezzanine funds in investments in industries including agricultural services, urgent care, infrastructure, mobile banking, healthcare, construction services, government contracting, propane distribution, social media, and rural publishing.

*These matters occurred prior to joining Barnes & Thornburg.

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