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Hedge Funds

USA Guide 2026 : USA - Nationwide

McDermott Will & Schulte

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Hedge Funds - USA - Nationwide

Band 1

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.

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Work Highlights

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McDermott Will & Schulte advised 5AM Venture Management, a leading venture firm, on the launch of a crossover fund designed to invest in both private and public companies.

Strengths

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McDermott Will & Schulte are knowledge experts on the hedge fund space and incredibly responsive.
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Notable Practitioners

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Paul N Roth
Paul Roth is valued for his unparalleled experience in hedge fund matters. His practice covers a range of issues, including M&A and formations, among others.
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David J Efron
David Efron is esteemed for his deep knowledge and experience in the hedge fund space, particularly in fund formation.
David has good foresight on issues, and he is very practical. He gives you actionable advice.
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David Nissenbaum
David Nissenbaum is sought after for his knowledge of launching a wide spectrum of hedge funds, including co-investment vehicles and credit funds.
David has fantastic depth and breadth of commercial experience.
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Stephanie R Breslow
Stephanie Breslow is recommended for her ability to handle formations for a variety of hedge vehicles, including credit funds. She also has experience of advising fintech and blockchain investment managers.
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Band 2
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Peter Greene
Peter Greene frequently handles the formation and operation of a range of hedge funds, including pooled investment vehicles.
Peter is an amazing business partner and industry expert.
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Band 3
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Daniel Hunter
Daniel Hunter is acknowledged for his commercial and market insight in establishing hedge funds. He is particularly adept at advising on the formation of credit funds.
Daniel gives commercial and sophisticated advice.
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Band 4
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Eileen Overbaugh
Eileen Overbaugh is a highly regarded practitioner with a broad-based hedge funds practice.
Eileen is commercial, polished, incredibly intelligent and always available when needed.
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Band 5
Band 5
Benjamin Kozinn
Benjamin Kozinn has a robust practice advising asset managers on a range of fund-related matters, including M&A and formation issues.
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Band 5
Peter Naismith
Peter Naismith has a strong practice advising institutional and entrepreneurial fund sponsors across hedge fund formations and structurings.
Peter has a great depth of knowledge and understands the situations we are in and how to work through them.
Hedge Funds respondentUSA
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