Investment Funds: Hedge Funds - UK-wide
What the Team is Known For
Schulte Roth & Zabel has a hedge fund-focused funds team that is at the forefront of the startup space, providing an exceptional service for both first-time and established manager launches. Its impressive bench includes several leaders in the field. The firm's full-service offering is bolstered by a dedicated buy-side regulatory and compliance team in New York. It acts for an impressive collection of global alternative asset managers and maintains close relationships, with large prime brokerages at bulge bracket banks.
Strengths
"They are experienced, calm, commercial and very pragmatic."
"Schulte Roth & Zabel have an unparalleled perspective on the hedge fund market, and their US and UK offices work seamlessly together. Their lawyers are smart, pragmatic, sensible and responsive."
"The team provides excellent technical knowledge coupled with realistic commercial sense."
"They have the strongest, largest and best-trained team on the market."
Work Highlights
Schulte Roth & Zabel advised Savex Capital AG on the launch of a new fund of funds.
Notable Practitioners
Christopher Hilditch has standout expertise and experience in the formation and operation of hedge funds. He also regularly advises international sponsors on hybrid funds. Christopher Hilditch has standout expertise and experience in the formation and operation of hedge funds. He also regularly advises international sponsors on hybrid funds. "Christopher is one of the industry stalwarts. He has a huge breadth of knowledge and provides sensible, practical advice." "Chris Hilditch is a first-class mind and brings a high value-add as a lawyer." "Chris has brilliant commercial awareness, which complements his legal knowledge."
US-qualified lawyer Josh Dambacher is considered to be one of the leading hedge fund lawyers in London. He advises on the formation and operation of substantial onshore and offshore hedge funds. "Josh is very commercial and experienced in the space." "Josh is one of the most impressive advisers I know. He is knowledgeable, smart and efficient." "Josh has an unparalleled perspective on the hedge fund market. He understands our business extremely well and gives candid, direct and pragmatic advice." "Josh has a huge amount of knowledge, combined with a frightening work ethic." "Josh's prowess is unmatched in the market, navigating complex legal landscapes with finesse and precision."
Lee Smith is a highly capable investment funds lawyer who advises on the establishment, restructuring and operation of hedge funds and hybrid funds. "Lee's knowledge is superb and he is always able to answer our questions in a quick and professional manner." "Lee is a very useful attorney who can provide good insight into market trends in fund formation." "Lee is a very helpful and knowledgeable counsel." "Lee goes from strength to strength as each year goes by. I love working with him and fully trust his advice." "We are very happy with Lee: the quality of his work, level of service and guidance are very much appreciated."
Sasha O'Leary advises clients on matters including fund launches, management and restructuring. "Sasha O’Leary is absolutely outstanding in her diligence, professionalism and know-how." "Sasha is an excellent associate who provides very high-quality work." "Sasha confidently covers the full range of our vast-ranging queries and leans on her internal subject matter experts with great efficiency."
