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Sidley Austin LLP

Hedge Funds

Global Guide 2026 : USA

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Sidley Austin LLP

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Hedge Funds - USA

Band 1

What the Team is Known For

Sidley Austin boasts a masterful hedge funds practice serving the most prominent funds and managers worldwide, and providing critical advisory capabilities across the fields of securities, derivatives, fund formation and regulations. It offers an increasingly global spread of resources and familiarity with regulatory procedures in a number of jurisdictions. Teh team boasts a broad practice consisting of tax and litigation partners with particular expertise in hedge funds.

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Work Highlights

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  • Sidley Austin represented Crestline Management on its seed investment for new private funds.

Strengths

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  • Sidley has a market-leading practice in this area. It has an immense bench of experienced professionals and provides prompt, actionable advice on any issue that can arise for a fund or fund manager.

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  • They are our go-to and first port of call for anything complex. They are a market leader and it is a seamless experience to access the advice we need.

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  • They are technical and we rely on them as a practical market check, which they are good at.

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  • Each lawyer we work with at Sidley is extraordinarily knowledgeable. They always have thoughtful, deliberate and nuanced answers to our questions.

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  • They provide practical advice that considers issues from a legal, compliance, investment and operational standpoint. They are creative and thoughtful in applying a practical risk-based approach.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Daniel Spies
    Daniel Spies

    Daniel Spies

    Daniel Spies is identified for his experience advising asset management companies on seed capital funds and managed accounts.

    • Daniel provides us with a combination of technical expertise and practical, actionable advice from a business perspective.

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    • Daniel is extremely knowledgeable, knows what to focus on and is very practical.

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    • He understands the market really well.

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  • Elizabeth Shea Fries
    Elizabeth Shea Fries

    Elizabeth Shea Fries

    Elizabeth Shea Fries is admired for her deep understanding of the establishment and operation of hedge funds.

    • Elizabeth balances practicality and strong commercial sensibility. She stays on top of current trends and her legal advice enhances the operation of our business.

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    • Elizabeth provides excellent advice and is very experienced.

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    • She is very capable, has a deep understanding of her area and a wealth of experience to draw on. She is creative and gives solutions that meet our commercial objectives within our given risk appetite.

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  • Janelle Ibeling
    Janelle Ibeling

    Janelle Ibeling

    Janelle Ibeling advises on both formation and operation as part of her hedge funds practice.

    • Janelle is experienced and smart. She knows the market and is a solutions-oriented practitioner.

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    • She has a combination of technical, communication and people skills.

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    • Janelle is very knowledgeable of the law and market practice. She is sensitive to commercial issues and is always a pleasure to deal with. She maintains equanimity in negotiations.

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  • Brad Howard
    Brad Howard

    Brad Howard

    Brad Howard is adept at advising on the launch and managements of co-investment vehicles and special opportunities funds.

    • Brad is very smart and we really appreciate him.

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  • David Form
    David Form

    David Form

    David Form is best known for his representation of hedge funds and alternative investment products.

    • David is thoughtful and industrious.

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    • David is a very knowledgeable attorney and acts as an extension of our in-house department.

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    • David has a good knowledge of the industry and a strong understanding of market terms.

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    • David is excellent.

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