Fried, Frank, Harris, Shriver & Jacobson LLP, Hedge Funds

Chambers Review

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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

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.

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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.

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

Hedge Funds respondent
Global

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 respondent
Global

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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Global

They have a dedicated focus on client and business protection.

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Global

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

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Global

Notable Practitioners

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Jonathan S Adler

Band 1

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.

Jonathan is knowledgeable, technically very strong and extremely responsive.

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Lawrence N Barshay

Band 1

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.

He has tremendous market knowledge.

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.

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

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Allison Yacker

Band 2

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.

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

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

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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