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Seward & Kissel LLP

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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 - Nationwide

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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  • Seward knows what is going on in the market, and their advice is practical.

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Notable Practitioners

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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 has an incredibly broad knowledge; you can call him about anything that even tangentially touches on the hedge fund market.

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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.
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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.
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