Hedge Funds
Global Guide 2024 : USA
Band 3
Email address
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+1 212-574-1200About
Provided by Seward & Kissel LLP
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
Chambers Review
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. Adept at handling all regulatory issues affecting asset managers and valued for its ability to handle tax, ERISA and related litigation.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Seward & Kissel's practitioners are very knowledgeable."
"The team is incredibly responsive and thoughtful in helping to navigate a set of complicated issues."
"Seward & Kissel's practitioners are very knowledgeable."
"The team is incredibly responsive and thoughtful in helping to navigate a set of complicated issues."
Notable Practitioners
Steven Nadel is known for his strong hedge fund formation practice, also handling funds of funds.
"He is a really good player in this industry."
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 has a depth of knowledge of the industry, and she provides thoughtful and practical advice."
"She's an excellent lawyer."
Robert Van Grover regularly counsels asset management firms on private fund formation, with notable strength in offshore vehicles and funds of funds.
Ranked Lawyers at
Seward & Kissel LLP
USA