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Investment Funds: Hedge Funds - UK-wide

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What the Team is Known For

Simmons & Simmons provides an impressive service for asset managers looking to establish investment funds. The team offers expert advice for clients looking to set up open-ended funds and remains one of the top choices for London hedge fund managers. Additionally, an excellent regulatory practice complements the firm's deep bench of specialists, comprehensive European reach and core focus on investment funds. The funds group is accomplished in a wide range of investment matters, from fund launches and structures, to portfolio management.

Work Highlights

  • Simmons & Simmons is advising HSBC Alternative Investments on the launch of its first open-ended umbrella Luxembourg fund.

Strengths

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They are an excellent firm and they have a wider client base, which gives them broader coverage of the funds space.

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They offer a nice balance of knowledge, service delivery and commercial flexibility.

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They have a deeply ingrained understanding of fund mechanisms and market practice.

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The team are industry leaders in their field and they're always on hand to guide us through complex matters or new legislation.

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I find their depth of experience, responsiveness and long-term thinking to be invaluable. We see them as a trusted and strategic partner to our business.

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Notable Practitioners

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Iain Cullen
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Iain Cullen
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Senior Statespeople
Iain Cullen is recognised as a highly influential figure in the UK hedge fund space. During his storied career he has advised leading managers and continues to assist these clients with fund formation.

Ian is a legend and who founded the hedge fund market.

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Devarshi Saksena
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Devarshi Saksena
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Devarshi Saksena's client list includes a number of leading European fund managers. He advises these groups on the structuring, launch and operation of hedge funds.

Devarshi is commercial, service-oriented and responsive.

He is very client-focused, knowledgeable and good at what he does.

Devarshi is a very capable lawyer.

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Lucian Firth
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Lucian Firth
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Band 3

Lucian Firth is recognised for his work advising fund managers on the establishment and structuring of hedge funds. He also advises clients on the creation of managed accounts and has considerable experience handling multi-jurisdictional matters.

Lucian is very responsive and he consistently delivers reliable, accurate and sensible advice.

Lucian is astute, available, knowledgeable and friendly, which is a great combination to find in a legal professional.

Lucian is outstanding. He has great legal and commercial knowledge and is incredibly responsive.

We particularly value Lucian for his understanding of our business and his commercial acumen.

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Sarah Crabb
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Sarah Crabb
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Band 3

Sarah Crabb is a reputable practitioner in the hedge fund space. She frequently advises clients on matters regarding fintech and digital assets, earning a reputation for excellence in the field of cryptocurrency funds. She also has notable experience counseling clients on SPC fund structures.

Sarah is making a name for herself in digital assets and crypto funds.

Sarah is extremely knowledgeable in the hedge fund space.

Sarah Crabb has carved out a niche in the digital asset space. If I'm working on the launch of a digital asset fund, she is my go-to.

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Iain Cullen
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Iain Cullen
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Senior Statespeople
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Devarshi Saksena
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Devarshi Saksena
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Band 2
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Lucian Firth
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Lucian Firth
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Sarah Crabb
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Sarah Crabb
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Band 3
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