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Dechert LLP

Investment Funds: Hedge Funds

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Dechert LLP

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Investment Funds: Hedge Funds - UK-wide

Band 2

What the Team is Known For
Dechert is a respected player in the alternative asset management space and a well-established and active participant in the hedge fund area for both startups and large institutional clients. The firm has global capability, with experience advising on fundraising across the USA, Europe, Asia and the Middle East. The team provides comprehensive compliance and regulatory expertise, as well as regional expertise through its offices in Ireland and Luxembourg.
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Strengths

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  • Dechert covers all areas of hedge funds, from set up to commercial terms and regulatory matters.

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  • They have vast experience on a range of matters and across multiple jurisdictions.

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  • They have extensive knowledge and experience which has been gained via working on a range of fund structures. There is also access to a wide range of partners within the firm.

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  • They have the ability to provide full solutions on very tight timelines. If you have an urgent issue, they can be relied on to get the work done in a calm and methodical way.

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  • When we have sudden, short deadlines, they always pull out all the stops to deliver on time.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Abigail Bell
    Abigail Bell

    Abigail Bell

    Abigail Bell is sought out by established hedge funds managers as well as startups, thanks to the depth of her experience in the space.

    • Her ability to support us, provide excellent advice and deliver on tight timeline projects while remaining very calm is highly valued.

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    • Abigail is an excellent partner to work with and well respected throughout the hedge fund community.

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    • She has a very broad funds practice and is extremely hard-working.

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    • Abigail is very commercial and proactive in finding solutions.

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  • Craig Borthwick
    Craig Borthwick

    Craig Borthwick

    Craig Borthwick is noted for his expertise in a range of hedge fund matters, including spinouts, fund launches and fundraising.

    • Craig has been invaluable to us from a commercial and practical perspective. I can't recommend him highly enough.

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    • No matter what he's advising on, Craig brings excellent solutions and advice to every engagement. He’s an invaluable partner.

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    • Craig is superb on all types of hedge funds and he punches above his weight.

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    • Craig is very solutions-oriented, pragmatic and creative.

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    • Craig is a highly experienced lawyer who is very approachable.

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  • Mikhaelle Schiappacasse
    Mikhaelle Schiappacasse

    Mikhaelle Schiappacasse

    Mikhaelle Schiappacasse assists clients with a diverse array of fund matters, including launches, structurings and regulatory developments. She also has experience winding up funds.

    • Mikhaelle is exceptional and we have a lot of trust in her ability to deliver and give good advice.

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    • She is technically very sound and has a very constructive and friendly manner.

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    • Mikhaelle works very hard and gives good advice. She is also skilled at having potentially sensitive and difficult conversations with investors.

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    • Mikhaelle has always been very practical, checking in and managing the overall relationship. She is great at making introductions.

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