USA Guide 2026 : Massachusetts
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Provided by Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP
With more than 150 lawyers on our team, we have one of the largest international hedge fund practices based upon the number and size of hedge fund clients and transactions. We represent all types of domestic and offshore hedge funds, across a broad range of investment and financing strategies, including customized and captive funds, crossover funds, hybrid hedge/private equity funds, funds of funds, master-feeder funds, and permanent capital vehicles.
We represent more than 800 global hedge fund managers, broker-dealers, and asset managers, including more than 50% of the world’s 50 largest hedge funds. Our clients include seven of the 10 largest hedge fund managers (based on assets under management (AUM)) and more than 100 institutional investors in connection with their fund structuring and formation, managed account and seeding programs, securities and regulatory advice, and investment programs.
We advise managers on all major issues relating to startups, spinouts, seeding and lead investments, fund formation, managed accounts and “funds of one,” derivatives and structured products, securities, regulatory and enforcement, M&A, tax issues, Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA) and fiduciary, employment, and intellectual property.
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Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP is held in high esteem for its adept representation of hedge funds, mutual funds and mutual fund independent directors. Clients include new funds, established managers, activist investors and alternative investment fund platform providers. Clients benefit from the firm's expertise in Europe, the Middle East and Asia.
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Morgan Lewis is a premier firm in the financial services industry, providing a deep understanding of the issues, practical advice and important input on the relevant legal and business issues.
Morgan Lewis has a deep bench to draw from in support of complex and esoteric matters.
The attorneys at Morgan Lewis are helpful in providing solutions and helping us to navigate the issues.
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Roger P Joseph's work with registered fund complexes regularly involves acting on fund formations.
Richard Goldman has substantial experience in advising US and international hedge funds. Clients benefit from his expertise in fund launches and the establishment of credit facilities.
Richard Goldman is fantastic to work with. He is very knowledgeable and responsive.
Richard Goldman has vast experience and understanding of our business and is always responsive to our issues.
Richard Goldman is an industry expert and great to work with.
Barry Hurwitz has a robust practice advising funds and their managers on transactional and regulatory matters.
Lea Anne Copenhefer is well known for her representation of registered funds and their directors.
Lea Anne Copenhefer is an expert in her field. Clients have relied on her for many years to be an important resource, analyzing and resolving complex legal and business issues.
Toby Serkin assists a range of funds and asset managers on formation and compliance issues.
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