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Fried, Frank, Harris, Shriver & Jacobson LLP

Hedge Funds

Global Guide 2026 : USA

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Fried, Frank, Harris, Shriver & Jacobson LLP

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Hedge Funds - USA

Band 1

What the Team is Known For

The team at Fried, Frank, Harris, Shriver & Jacobson focuses its practice on advising asset managers in connection with the full range of matters including fund formation, fund seeding and M&A. The firm commands a strong awareness of the hedge fund regulatory landscape and current market trends, giving clients an edge in a highly competitive market. It advises on the formation and operation of funds investing in a range of assets, including secondary interests, corporate bonds and distressed companies.

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Work Highlights

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  • Fried, Frank, Harris, Shriver & Jacobson acted for BlackRock in its USD12.5 billion acquisition of Global Infrastructure Partners.

Strengths

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  • They have technical legal expertise, combined with market knowledge. The firm has strong knowledge of market practice and the commercial impact of their advice.

    Hedge Funds respondentGlobal

  • They are very knowledgeable and experienced in this field. They add a lot of value in understanding my business and our institutional sensitivities. They give advice in the context of my business.

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  • They have a dedicated focus on client and business protection.

    Hedge Funds respondentGlobal

  • They are very strong in this area and are well regarded.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Jonathan S Adler
    Jonathan S Adler

    Jonathan S Adler

    Jonathan Adler regularly represents asset management companies on a variety of matters, including major fund raises.

    • Jonathan is very technically grounded, thoughtful and a great partner.

      Hedge Funds respondentGlobal

    • Jonathan is knowledgeable, technically very strong and extremely responsive.

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  • Lawrence N Barshay
    Lawrence N Barshay

    Lawrence N Barshay

    Lawrence Barshay is valued for his market-leading representation of household-name asset managers.

    • Lawrence has extremely impressive industry knowledge. He's one of the best in terms of his thoughtfulness and understanding of business issues.

      Hedge Funds respondentGlobal

    • He has tremendous market knowledge.

      Hedge Funds respondentGlobal

    • In terms of knowledge of the market, the law, practical thinking and the person you feel comfortable putting in front of any legal executive in your company, Lawrence is at the top of the market.

      Hedge Funds respondentGlobal

    • Lawrence is super knowledgeable and guides me through complex and sensitive matters. He's fantastic.

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  • Allison Yacker
    Allison Yacker

    Allison Yacker

    Allison Yacker's expertise encompasses managed account platforms and offshore funds.

    • Allison has market expertise which makes her a great resource. She is like an extension of our team.

      Hedge Funds respondentGlobal

    • Allison's forward-thinking mindset sets her apart and she is always one step ahead, anticipating potential challenges and proactively addressing them.

      Hedge Funds respondentGlobal

    • Allison embodies the highest level of service while delivering tailored business-minded solutions, to complicated fund issues.

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    • Allison has a profound understanding of the intricacies of hedge funds and the strategies embedded in these funds. She is an invaluable asset and provides excellent counsel and advice.

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  • Lisa Schneider
    Lisa Schneider

    Lisa Schneider

    Lisa Schneider frequently advises asset management firms and financial institutions on fund launches and seed investments.

    • Lisa is phenomenal. She is brilliant, commercial on fund formation and practical.

      Hedge Funds respondentGlobal

    • Lisa is a great partner, very knowledgeable, thoughtful, commercial and a smart thinker.

      Hedge Funds respondentGlobal

    • Lisa is like an extension of our internal legal team. She is super smart, knowledgeable and understands our business well.

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  • Dorothy Mehta
    Dorothy Mehta

    Dorothy Mehta

    Dorothy Mehta is recommended for the formation of hybrid and debt funds along with other regulatory and transactional fund issues.
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