Varnum is pleased to announce that attorney Ali Bazzi has joined the firm’s Corporate Practice Team in the Birmingham office.
Bazzi brings experience in advising public and private companies on a variety of transactional matters, such as fund formations, mergers and acquisitions, financings, joint ventures and general corporate governance. He particularly focuses on representing sponsors and investment managers with private fund matters including structuring, governance, regulatory and compliance.
Bazzi is also experienced in all aspects of forming and structuring private funds and separately managed accounts that primarily pursue private equity, structured finance, private credit, hedge or venture capital investment strategies. Additionally, he advises clients on securities and investment adviser regulations and compliance matters.
Prior to joining Varnum, Bazzi practiced at two large law firms in New York City.
Bazzi earned his Juris Doctor, with honors, from George Washington University Law School and his undergraduate degree from Michigan State University.