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Sidley Austin LLP

Investment Funds: Hedge Funds

Global Guide 2026 : Global: Multi-Jurisdictional


Sidley Austin LLP

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Investment Funds: Hedge Funds - Global: Multi-Jurisdictional

Band 1

Band 1


What the Team is Known For

Widely acclaimed for its extensive experience in hedge fund matters, Sidley Austin boasts an impressive international reach through its established presence in New York, London and Hong Kong, alongside broader resources in Europe, Latin America and the Middle East. The law firm offers:

• A highly rated practice known for its strength acting for fund managers, calling upon a dedicated team recognised for its expertise in transactional and regulatory work across key jurisdictions.

• Advice across the equities, fixed-income and derivatives markets.

• In-depth knowledge of emerging technologies such as blockchain, big data and artificial intelligence.

Key contact

Boston-based Elizabeth Shea Fries is the global leader of the firm's investment funds practice. Michael Schmidtberger who is based in New York and Effie Vasilopoulos, who splits her time between Hong Kong and Singapore, are also key contacts.

Strengths

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  • The team is very efficient and has a very strong understanding of what is happening in the market.

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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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