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Akin

Investment Funds: Hedge Funds

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Investment Funds: Hedge Funds - UK-wide

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.
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Strengths

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  • They offer quick responses and turnaround times. They're also very practical and always available for a quick phonecall.

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  • The department's global coverage means that they are able to advise across borders, which is particularly important for a funds practice.

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  • They have an excellent perspective on investor-related matters.

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  • They know the market well, are technically excellent and bring excellent commercial optics.

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  • They provide full partner engagement, from inception to completion of the work.

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Notable Practitioners

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

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

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    • Tim has been a pleasure to work with.

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  • Hamish Annandale
    Hamish 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'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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    • Hamish is excellent and highly experienced beyond his years.

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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 good bedside manner. He's one to watch.

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  • Ian Meade
    Ian 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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