Seward & Kissel LLP, Hedge Funds | Chambers USA Profile

About

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

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

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

Hedge Funds respondent
USA

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.

Hedge Funds respondent
USA

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

Hedge Funds respondent
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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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Notable Practitioners

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Steven B Nadel

Band 3

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

Steven is extremely commercial.

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Patricia Poglinco

Band 4

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 technically sound.

Patricia is very strong and extremely thoughtful.

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Daniel Bresler

Band 5

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.

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

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

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Nicholas R. Miller

Band 5

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.

He has an excellent work ethic and communication skills.

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

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