About

Provided by Kleinberg, Kaplan, Wolff & Cohen, PC

Kleinberg Kaplan has been a trusted advisor to the hedge fund industry for 50 years and has developed a national and international reputation for representing hedge funds and hedge fund managers, including pioneers and leaders in the industry with billions of dollars under management. The firm provides comprehensive legal services for fund managers and their funds, including fund structuring and formation, partnership and employment agreements, seed deals, investments, trading, and regulatory matters, and remains uniquely committed to helping hedge fund managers from inception through all stages of growth of their business.

Chambers Review

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Hedge Funds - USA - Nationwide

4
Band 4

What the Team is Known For

Kleinberg, Kaplan, Wolff & Cohen brings to bear extensive experience in the field of private investment funds, having counseled innumerable high-profile domestic and international fund managers on an extensive spectrum of concerns. The team works with funds of all sizes, tackling issues from formation and compliance to employment and tax. It covers a variety of hedge funds, including those dedicated to insurance and those investing in the technology and media sectors.

Work Highlights

  • Kleinberg Kaplan advised Boothbay Fund Management on the launch of a new feeder fund of its flagship fund, which will implement a portable alpha/beta exposure investment strategy.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Jamie L. Nash
3
Jamie L. Nash
3
Band 3
Jamie Nash is esteemed for his expertise in formation of hedge funds for first-time sponsors.

Jamie's knowledge of our industry is simply excellent. He is easy to work with, and he has the ability to explain very complex issues and increase understanding of the non-legally trained folks around the table.

Jason P. Grunfeld
4
Jason P. Grunfeld
4
Band 4
Jason Grunfeld is adept at advising investment managers on the launch of new funds and investment platforms.

Jason brings sound judgment, commercial instincts and genuine care. He picks up the phone, gives decision-ready guidance and stays with an issue until it’s solved.

Eric Wagner
5
Eric Wagner
5
Band 5
New York-based Eric Wagner is the chair of the private funds and investment management practice. He is noted for his strength in advising clients on fund formations and fund management.

Ranked Lawyers at
Kleinberg, Kaplan, Wolff & Cohen, PC

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Hedge Funds

Jamie L. Nash
3
Jamie L. Nash
3
Band 3
Jason P. Grunfeld
4
Jason P. Grunfeld
4
Band 4
Eric Wagner
5
Eric Wagner
5
Band 5

Members

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Clients

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Elliott Management Corporation

Kylin Management LLC

Luxor Capital Group, LP

Paulson & Co., Inc.

Quintessential Capital

Rockefeller Capital Management

Shannon River Partners, L.P.

Shenkman Capital

Industries

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Asset / Fund Managers

Financial Services

Investment Services / Instruments

Private Client / Individuals

Specialty Finance