About

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A long-established leader in the financial services industry, Katten brings deep knowledge and practical, real-world experience in securities, futures, derivatives, funds and alternative investment management. Our counsel is informed by the team's collective experience as former regulators, including attorneys who have held senior positions within the Securities and Exchange Commission, the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority, the Commodity Futures Trading Commission and the Department of Justice, as well as senior in-house counsel and business advisors at global investment banks. Clients call on us to provide insight and advice on complicated, evolving US and international regulations, including the myriad of new regulations in the United States in addition to key EU initiatives such as the Market Abuse Regulation, the Markets in Financial Instruments Directive II and the developments surrounding Brexit.

Our team includes some of the most active, experienced litigation and regulatory enforcement attorneys, who understand the structure, risk and regulatory context of the full range of financial products that our clients trade, as well as the trading platforms, clearinghouses and traditional over-the-counter dealer-to-dealer markets they participate in. 

Chambers Review

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Hedge Funds - USA

4
Band 4

What the Team is Known For

Katten boasts a polycentric team with experienced hedge funds lawyers in the firm's New York and Chicago offices. Retained for ongoing operational advice by numerous asset managers, also boasting an excellent track record in fund launches and investment platform establishment.

Work Highlights

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  • Katten assisted Sumo and its affiliates with the formation, structuring and launch of Sumo Opportunities Fund, a multi-strategy hedge fund.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Allison Yacker
3
Allison Yacker
3
Band 3
Allison Yacker's expertise encompasses managed account platforms and offshore funds.
"Allison is very knowledgeable."
"She is really responsive and resourceful."
Henry Bregstein
3
Henry Bregstein
3
Band 3
Henry Bregstein is admired for his wide-ranging hedge funds practice, with experience in insurance-dedicated funds.
"He is a wonderful lawyer."
"Henry is an excellent attorney."
Lance Zinman
5
Lance Zinman
5
Band 5
Global chair of the financial markets and fund practice, Lance Zinman has experience of providing counsel on fund structuring and formation issues. He is routinely called upon to assist on matters concerning funds focused on the technology sector.
"Lance is extremely knowledgeable and experienced."
Wendy Cohen
5
Wendy Cohen
5
Band 5
Cochair of the investment management and funds practice, Wendy Cohen is held in high regard throughout the space. She has considerable experience of advising clients on significant acquisitions and fund management matters, as well as regulatory issues.
"Wendy is extremely responsive and a pleasure to work with. She offers very thoughtful and practical advice on issues."
"She is knowledgeable about a wide variety of topics."

Ranked Lawyers at
Katten

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Hedge Funds

Allison Yacker
3
Allison Yacker
3
Band 3
Henry Bregstein
3
Henry Bregstein
3
Band 3
Lance Zinman
5
Lance Zinman
5
Band 5
Wendy Cohen
5
Wendy Cohen
5
Band 5

Members

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Lance A. Zinman

Head of Department