Pryor Cashman is pleased to announce the addition of partner Anthony Schouten to the firm's Investment Management Group. Based in New York, Schouten maintains an integrated corporate practice with a focus on structured finance and derivatives. He joins the firm from Winston & Strawn LLP, where he was a partner.

"We are committed to providing the highest quality, end-to-end service for our clients, and Anthony's unique skillset perfectly complements our current offerings and builds upon the talents of our team. He is highly respected in the field and we are thrilled to welcome him to the firm," said Ronald H. Shechtman, Pryor Cashman's managing partner.

Schouten represents borrowers, investors and major investment banks in structured credit transactions, including collateralized loan obligations (CLOs).  Schouten also assists banks, funds and corporate end users in swap documentation, including ISDA master agreements, credit support agreements and related account control agreements, interest rate swaps and equity derivatives.  Among his clients are major investment and commercial banks, including Macquarie Group and U.S. Bank, leading asset managers, CLO investors and operating companies. He has extensive experience advising clients on cutting-edge products that require customized, "outside the box" solutions.

"Pryor Cashman's entrepreneurial spirit, collective expertise and value-driven pricing model provide the ideal platform for me and my clients. I am excited to join this very unique firm that is recognized for providing superior client service on all levels. The firm has a stellar reputation and continues to punch above its weight despite significant competition," said Schouten.

Schouten also finds time for pro bono service and provides legal counsel to the New York City Energy Efficiency Corporation (NYCEEC), a non-profit financial services firm that delivers innovative financing solutions and technical support for clean energy building projects in New York City.

Schouten received his J.D. from Fordham University School of Law and his B.A. from Temple University.

Pryor Cashman (www.pryorcashman.com) is an independent full service law firm with over 150 attorneys at its main office at 7 Times Square in New York City and its office in Los Angeles. With broad and sophisticated transactional and litigation practices, Pryor Cashman provides a full range of services to meet the complex legal needs of institutions, midmarket businesses, bold emerging entities, entrepreneurs and individuals.