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Katten

Hedge Funds

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Katten

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Hedge Funds - USA - Nationwide

Band 3

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. It is retained for ongoing operational advice by numerous asset managers, also boasting an excellent track record in fund launches and investment platform establishment.

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Work Highlights

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  • Katten represents Brown Brothers Harriman & Co. (BBH) on a wide variety of matters related to private funds, including hedge funds, open-end funds, hybrid funds and closed-end funds. 

Strengths

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  • Katten has significant experience in deal structuring across the investment manager landscape, and a robust team of seasoned professionals with expertise in the field.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Henry Bregstein
    Henry Bregstein

    Henry Bregstein

    Henry Bregstein is admired for his wide-ranging hedge funds practice, with experience in insurance-dedicated funds.

    • Henry is an excellent service provider with many many years of experience and legal know-how.

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  • Lance Zinman
    Lance Zinman

    Lance Zinman

    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 has deep knowledge of the issues fund managers face and has the commercial awareness to solve those problems in a creative and win-win fashion. He is easy to work with, and is ready to get the job done.

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  • Wendy Cohen
    Wendy Cohen

    Wendy Cohen

    Managing partner of Katten's New York office, 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 very responsive and cordial.

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