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Seward & Kissel LLP

Hedge Funds

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Seward & Kissel LLP

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Investment Management:

  • Since forming the first hedge fund in 1949, the firm’s investment management practice continues to represent a large marketshare of worldwide hedge fund work, with a client roster that includes a third of the top 200 hedge fund managers based on assets under management
  • Represents private investment fund and registered fund clients in fund formation, operation and other complex matters, including advice on tax, regulatory and compliance matters, complex transactions, enforcement matters, litigation and management company and fund structuring, reorganizations and acquisitions

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Hedge Funds - USA

Band 2

What the Team is Known For

Seward & Kissel is noted for its representation of both large players and startup operations, handling a variety of work from fund formation to federal compliance, restructuring and other corporate matters. It is adept at handling all regulatory issues affecting asset managers and valued for its ability to handle tax, ERISA and related litigation.

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Strengths

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  • They have great acumen and are very well respected in market.

    Hedge Funds respondentGlobal

  • They are very creative and have diverse resources and talent to draw from to solve problems.

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  • They are always on top of the latest trends in the industry and the regulatory environment. They have a broad practice area and can pull in the right specialist to help with our issues when needed.

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  • They bring legal acumen and mix it with practical business application and responsiveness. They are more than lawyers to us, they are trusted partners, and their service is truly top-notch.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Steven B Nadel
    Steven B Nadel

    Steven B Nadel

    Steven Nadel is known for his strong hedge fund formation practice, also handling funds of funds.

    • Steven is extremely commercial.

      Hedge Funds respondentGlobal
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  • Patricia Poglinco
    Patricia Poglinco

    Patricia Poglinco

    Patricia Poglinco's CFTC expertise is regarded as a key draw of her private funds practice. She is called upon by investment managers to advise on a range of issues, including new investments made by limited partners.

    • Patricia is very strong and extremely thoughtful.

      Hedge Funds respondentGlobal

    • Patricia is very technically sound.

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  • Daniel Bresler
    Daniel Bresler

    Daniel Bresler

    Daniel Bresler is highly regarded for his expertise across a wide range of issues in the hedge fund space.

    • Daniel is aware of industry trends and his experience of a wide range of business and legal matters prove to be very effective for his clients.

      Hedge Funds respondentGlobal

    • Daniel is very commercial and pragmatic, and knows the regulatory landscape well.

      Hedge Funds respondentGlobal

    • Daniel is very practical, commercial, quick on his feet and understands the needs of a business.

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  • Nicholas R. Miller
    Nicholas R. Miller

    Nicholas R. Miller

    Nicholas Miller provides counsel on a broad range of issues, including fund launches and restructurings. He has considerable experience of advising clients on the launch of master-feeder hedge fund structures.

    • Nicholas is an exceptional partner and extension of our firm. He is a go-to for strategic matters and we value his input.

      Hedge Funds respondentGlobal

    • He has an excellent work ethic and communication skills.

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  • Robert Van Grover
    Robert Van Grover

    Robert Van Grover

    Robert Van Grover regularly counsels asset management firms on private fund formation, with notable strength in offshore vehicles and funds of funds.
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