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

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Investment Funds: Hedge Funds - UK-wide

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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 funds, Akin acted for Quinbrook on the closing of fundraising for its flagship fund.

  • Regarding secondaries, Akin advised Adelis Equity Partners on the formation of a continuation vehicle to invest in Presto AB and HVD Group.

Strengths

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Akin have excellent experience in helping with the set-up and structure of private equity funds. The team have deep market knowledge and operate extremely professionally throughout.

Investment Funds: Hedge Funds respondent
UK

Akin are a trusted adviser in the secondaries market. They bring in a wealth of experience to provide a pragmatic approach to transactions while safeguarding our interests.

Investment Funds: Hedge Funds respondent
UK

The Akin team provides excellent specialised knowledge, and pragmatic and relevant advice delivered in a very timely manner.

Investment Funds: Hedge Funds respondent
UK

Akin offers an exceptional blend of technical acumen and a genuinely client-focused approach. The team includes highly skilled lawyers with deep experience in the secondaries space.

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Notable Practitioners

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Daniel Quinn
2
Daniel Quinn
2
Band 2

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 is super commercial and knowledgeable in the market.

Daniel's unique approach to understanding and addressing client needs sets him apart, ensuring a superior level of service and expertise, alongside a deep commercial awareness.

Daniel excels not only through the depths and relevance of his advice; he is also nice to work with and understands well the market we operate in.

Daniel has strong experience and pedigree. He has unique insights into the secondary market, developed over his lengthy tenure in the space, and offers clients a very high-quality service.

Daniel Quinn is a savvy and sophisticated secondaries lawyer.

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Tim Pearce
2
Tim Pearce
2
Band 2
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 very commercial and provides great client service.

Tim is a really great lawyer who is smart and good to work with.

He is a very reliable pair of hands with vast experience. Tim really understands his clients.

Tim is an exceptional lawyer. He has a strong breadth and depth of technical knowledge, allied with practical experience gained in the industry.

Tim is a fount of knowledge and stalwart of the industry. He is a very reliable pair of hands with vast experience.

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Ian Meade
3
Ian Meade
3
Band 3
Ian Meade has expertise covering hedge fund formation and the structuring of asset management companies. He also advises hedge funds on their investments.

There is never a question he cannot answer. Ian brings perspective and pragmatism to the conversation.

Ian combines excellent technical knowledge with the ability to find commercial solutions.

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Hamish Annandale
U
Hamish Annandale
U
Up and Coming
Hamish Annandale is well respected for his work assisting hedge fund clients with fund launches and structuring.

Hamish is a very safe pair of hands on all matters, paired with truly excellent client service.

Hamish is a great mix of transactional knowledge and technical knowledge that leads you to the right solution.

A very intelligent and personable lawyer. He looks at all aspects of client delivery when working on a matter and follows up to ensure matters are closed out and completed to a high standard.

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Simon Ellis
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Simon Ellis
U
Up and Coming

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

Simon Ellis is very technically minded. He does a great job on international work.

Simon has excellent legal skills and knowledge of the market.

Simon has a methodological approach to work; it's very structured.

Simon is smart, hard-working, knows his stuff and stays across the piece commercially.

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Investment Funds: Hedge Funds
Tim Pearce
2
Tim Pearce
2
Band 2
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Ian Meade
3
Ian Meade
3
Band 3
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Hamish Annandale
U
Hamish Annandale
U
Up and Coming
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Investment Funds: Private Equity
Daniel Quinn
2
Daniel Quinn
2
Band 2
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Simon Ellis
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Simon Ellis
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Up and Coming
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Investment Funds: Private Equity: Secondaries
Daniel Quinn
2
Daniel Quinn
2
Band 2
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