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Fried, Frank, Harris, Shriver & Jacobson LLP

Hedge Funds

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Fried, Frank, Harris, Shriver & Jacobson LLP

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Hedge Funds - USA - Nationwide

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 acted as counsel to BlackRock in connection with the formation and launch of its first tokenized fund issued on a public blockchain, the BlackRock USD Institutional Digital Liquidity Fund.

Strengths

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  • Fried Frank show a commitment to client service and an understanding of the private funds market.

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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 has an encyclopedic understanding of securities law. He is very responsive and commercial.

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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 brings detail-orientated and thoughtful insights.

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  • Allison Yacker
    Allison Yacker

    Allison Yacker

    Allison Yacker's expertise encompasses managed account platforms and offshore funds.
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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 a lawyer who gets the deal done.

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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.

    • Dorothy is a very commercial lawyer who works tirelessly for her clients. She spots challenging issues and is always attuned to practical and business considerations.

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