Chambers Review
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Hedge Funds - USA
What the Team is Known For
McDermott Will & Schulte is at the forefront of both the domestic and international hedge fund markets, counseling the most prolific funds in connection with all regulatory compliance concerns. The firm benefits from a long history at the forefront of the hedge fund industry, and is able to provide comprehensive counsel throughout every stage of fund formation and maintenance. It is experienced in dealing with the full range of funds, including credit, distressed, lending and commodities funds.
Strengths
They are on the cutting edge of new industry developments. They have very strong market knowledge and are strong negotiators in advocating for the client.
McDermott Will & Schulte always advises thoroughly, efficiently and effectively. The team is extremely knowledgeable and commercial awareness is one of the firm's top qualities.
They have tremendous knowledge of the full hedge fund cycle from fundraising to day-to-day operations.
Work Highlights
McDermott Will & Schulte represented Kodai Capital Management LP in the formation and offering of its first commingled fund.
Notable practitioners
Jason is very good, practical and knows the field well.
Jason is super technical and can also convey things simply.
Peter is very committed to his clients and ensures they get the best advice from him. He's incredibly easy to work with and he has a positive way about him with the client's best interest in mind.
Peter is a very knowledgeable lawyer and his advice is always practical and commercial.
Peter is smart, practical and he brings thoughtful solutions and detail-oriented advice. He is exceptional on the client service side.
Daniel is very client-centric in his work and puts in the work to represent clients' interests.
Daniel is an excellent attorney and an indispensable part of our business.
Daniel is outstanding. He is knowledgeable and well connected.
Eileen is truly world class at what she does. She synthesises information and presents it in a way that is understandable for the client.
Eileen is highly knowledgeable and gives practical advice that is helpful.
Benjamin Kozinn has a robust practice at McDermott Will & Emery advising asset managers on a range of fund-related matters, including M&A and formation issues.
Peter Naismith has a strong practice advising institutional and entrepreneurial fund sponsors across hedge fund formations and structurings.
Peter is a delight to work with and is a world-class attorney.
Peter is truly a Swiss Army knife among funds lawyers. He seamlessly navigates complex work and has a thoughtful and commercial approach that clients appreciate.
He has a lot of institutional knowledge.