Investment Funds: Hedge Funds
Europe Guide 2024 : UK
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Provided by Akin
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.
Chambers Review
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
- Akin advised eEquity on the raising of its fifth early-stage growth fund, eEquity Growth V AB. The fund is targeting SEK3 billion.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"The talent pool at Akin runs incredibly deep. They are always ready for action!"
"Akin is very astute in handling cross-border structures and issues."
"A knowledgeable team with individuals with significant experience. The team routinely show dedication and perseverance to deliver complex requests on tight timeframes."
"The team offers superb insight that is well considered and stems from the depth of experience within the firm."
"Service level for both complex, sophisticated matters and simple day-to-day queries is extremely highly valued, provided in a timely manner and tailored to the fund requirements."
"The talent pool at Akin runs incredibly deep. They are always ready for action!"
"Akin is very astute in handling cross-border structures and issues."
"A knowledgeable team with individuals with significant experience. The team routinely show dedication and perseverance to deliver complex requests on tight timeframes."
"The team offers superb insight that is well considered and stems from the depth of experience within the firm."
"Service level for both complex, sophisticated matters and simple day-to-day queries is extremely highly valued, provided in a timely manner and tailored to the fund requirements."
Notable Practitioners
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.
"Tim is a very smart guy. Unflappable, calm, good company. A very clear communicator."
"Tim leads his team efficiently and effectively, guiding client projects and responding to advice sought diligently using his extensive experience in hedge funds and financial services."
"If you need a Rolls-Royce job, Tim will give you it, but he's equally good if you need a 51% job. He's also very proactive in terms of alerting clients to developments that may impact our businesses."
"Extremely knowledgeable, and one of the rare few lawyers around who understands commercial drivers behind decision making and advises accordingly."
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's knowledge is amazing. He's a phenomenal secondaries lawyer."
"If Michelin rated funds partners, Daniel Quinn would have all the stars!"
"A star."
"Daniel is an exceptional lawyer. He's incredibly knowledgeable, but also very commercial. Has a real expertise within the private funds market, in particular the secondaries market."
Ian Meade has expertise covering hedge fund formation and the structuring of asset management companies. He also advises hedge funds on their investments.
"Ian has unrivalled experience in the funds field."
"Ian's incredibly results-driven and experienced in the market."
Hamish Annandale is well respected for his work assisting hedge fund clients with fund launches and structuring.
"A really excellent team player and lawyer, with knowledge far exceeding his years. Incredibly reliable and user-friendly."
"We rate Hamish highly and consider our firm extremely fortunate to have such an experienced, logical and practical legal adviser who listens, questions and communicates well, providing great guidance to issues raised."
"Hamish always takes the time to get to know your business, and provides a reassuring air due to his general competence and knowledge."
"Hard-working and responsive."
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