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Sidley Austin LLP

Hedge Funds

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Sidley Austin LLP

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Hedge Funds - USA - Nationwide

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. The 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 is advising Rose Grove Capital on structuring, compliance and trading matters related to its flagship funds.

Strengths

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  • Sidley's knowledge of the market is really strong. When you call them, they have 30 examples of the work they can provide.

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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.

    • Dan is incredibly knowledgeable but also commercial. He knows our business well, and his advice is always practical and solution-oriented.

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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.

    • Liz is remarkable and has an enormous depth of knowledge.

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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 responsive and very practical, as well as being very sophisticated in hedge funds.

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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 able to provide commercial and practical advice on unique and challenging issues.

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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 always available and super responsive.

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