Akin, Hedge Funds | Chambers Global Profile

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To learn more about Akin Gump’s Hedge Funds capabilities, please visit the Investment Management page under the experience section at www.akingump.com.

Chambers Review

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Hedge Funds - USA

Band 3

What the Team is Known For

The Akin team is adept in acting for fledgling startups and multibillion-dollar hedge and private equity investment vehicles alike, guiding funds through Alternative Investment Fund Managers Directive (AIFMD) issues, and fund managers through SEC and Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) regulations. It brings to bear additional assets in key markets around the world, including Hong Kong, London and Singapore.

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Strengths

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Akin is creative, thoughtful, and understand our needs every step of the way. They customize their approach at every turn. They can see the forest for the trees, to see what's important.

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Global

They are incredibly commercial, good at negotiation, mindful, practical and solution-oriented. They provide workable, practical solutions and support the execution and process of achieving this.

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Global

Akin has a group of very experienced and talented lawyers who are very resourceful.

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Akin is knowledgeable and can tap into additional internal and external resources as needed.

Hedge Funds respondent
Global

Akin is creative, thoughtful, and understand our needs every step of the way. They customize their approach at every turn. They can see the forest for the trees, to see what's important.

Hedge Funds respondent
Global

They are incredibly commercial, good at negotiation, mindful, practical and solution-oriented. They provide workable, practical solutions and support the execution and process of achieving this.

Hedge Funds respondent
Global

Akin has a group of very experienced and talented lawyers who are very resourceful.

Hedge Funds respondent
Global

Akin is knowledgeable and can tap into additional internal and external resources as needed.

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Global

Notable Practitioners

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Barbara Niederkofler

Band 5

Barbara Niederkofler is highlighted for her ability to advise clients on matters containing cross-border elements. She is routinely called upon to provide counsel on fund operations and launches.

Barbara is always very supportive and provides excellent advice to our firm.

Barbara is an excellent lawyer with exceptional breadth and depth of knowledge. I am always impressed by her sheer amount of knowledge and ability to distil it into helpful and concise advice.

Barbara is very proactive and client-focused.

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