Akin, Hedge Funds | Chambers USA Profile

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To learn more about Akin’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 - Nationwide

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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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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USA

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
USA

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

Hedge Funds respondent
USA

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

Hedge Funds respondent
USA

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
USA

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
USA

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

Hedge Funds respondent
USA

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

Hedge Funds respondent
USA

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 very proactive and client-focused.

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.

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