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Akin

Investment Funds: Hedge Funds

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To learn more about Akin's Investment Funds capabilities in Europe and other jurisdictions, please visit the Investment Management page under the experience section at www.akingump.com.

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Investment Funds: Hedge Funds - UK

Band 2

Band 2


What the Team is Known For

Akin has a notable private funds group that advises on hedge and private equity fund formation, as well as advice on regulation. The team has broad experience across an array of asset classes, including real estate, infrastructure and credit. It comes highly recommended in the hedge fund space, where it boasts deep expertise in US and EU regulations, tax and complex restructurings. Akin also advises many large alternative asset managers, as well as startups.

Work Highlights

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  • Regarding private equity, Akin assisted Adelis Equity Partners with the oversubscribed fundraise of the Adelis Equity Partners Fund IV, which closed at EUR1.6 billion.

  • Regarding secondaries, Akin advised Coller Capital regarding its acquisition of a USD1.6 billion senior direct lending portfolio from American National.

Strengths

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  • They offer strong attention to detail and responsiveness.

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  • They are pragmatic, thorough and quick to respond to queries and issues.

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  • Akin provide excellent project management and attention to detail on all complex matters.

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  • I find them to be extremely responsive.

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  • Their ability to think creatively is of a very high order.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 2Daniel Quinn
    Band 2Daniel Quinn

    Daniel Quinn

    Daniel Quinn is proficient in the formation of a wide array of private funds, including those focused on infrastructure and buyouts. Additionally, he is noted for his work on secondaries transactions.

    • Daniel Quinn is very hard-working, personable and has a real combination of commercial skill and technical ability.

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    • Daniel Quinn provides excellent levels of client service and a high attention to detail in really complex matters.

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    • Daniel is a very good adviser and leads his teams well.

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    • Daniel Quinn is well respected in the market and has a great commercial sense.

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    • Daniel gets everyone to a sensible position in negotiations. He runs his team well and maintains a strong client relationship.

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  • Band 2Tim Pearce
    Band 2Tim Pearce

    Tim Pearce

    Tim Pearce is recognised for his extensive knowledge in the hedge fund space. He advises startup managers as well as established groups on fund launches and structurings.

    • Tim is excellent. He gives first-class advice and he's very user-friendly.

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    • Tim is approachable and his work is second to none.

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    • Tim knows the market inside out. He's also not risk-averse; rather, he'll put his head on the block and take action.

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    • Tim has been a pleasure to work with.

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  • Band 3Hamish Annandale
    Band 3Hamish Annandale

    Hamish Annandale

    Hamish Annandale is well respected for his work assisting hedge fund clients with fund launches and structuring. He also has experience supporting clients with rewriting fund agreements.

    • Hamish is excellent and highly experienced beyond his years.

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    • Hamish's industry and market knowledge is top notch, but what stands out the most is how reliable and responsive he is.

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    • He is very attentive to us as a client and is always available for a phonecall.

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    • What Hamish does really well is that he spells things out for me very quickly. Additionally, what distinguishes him is that he knows what we want and how to get there.

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    • Hamish is a strong performer with a good bedside manner. He's one to watch.

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  • Band 3Ian Meade
    Band 3Ian Meade

    Ian Meade

    Ian Meade has expertise covering hedge fund formation and the structuring of asset management companies. He also advises hedge funds on their investments.
    • Ian is very experienced and reliable.

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  • Up and ComingSimon Ellis
    Up and ComingSimon Ellis

    Simon Ellis

    Simon Ellis is an up-and-coming partner with expertise in areas including fund formation, fundraising and co-investment funds.

    • Simon is extremely kind and is great at his job.

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    • Simon is excellent and I would not hesitate to use him again.

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    • Simon Ellis is very organised, responsive and understands what the client is looking for.

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    • Simon is a hard worker and is knowledgeable about asset classes. He is very good.

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    • Simon Ellis is an outstanding professional who has delivered consistently excellent levels of service.

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