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Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP

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Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP

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Hedge Funds - USA

Band 3

What the Team is Known For

Willkie Farr & Gallagher possesses substantial experience of advising on a broad spectrum of transactional issues within the hedge funds market. They boast experience in launching funds of all structure types, including hybrid funds and funds linked with vehicles in other jurisdictions.

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Strengths

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  • They have strong knowledge of this space and give practicable and real world solutions. The firm provides concrete, actionable advice that straddles legal and business considerations.

    Hedge Funds respondentGlobal

  • Willkie is our go-to legal provider because of their breadth and depth of knowledge. They are a one-stop shop for a myriad of issues and apply legal advice specifically to our scenario.

    Hedge Funds respondentGlobal

  • Willkie is a very good firm. They are commercial and will help you work through solutions.

    Hedge Funds respondentGlobal

  • Willkie has a deep bench with great industry knowledge and industry contacts. Their lawyers are experienced practitioners with good judgment and practical business advice.

    Hedge Funds respondentGlobal

Notable Practitioners

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  • Joseph P Cunningham
    Joseph P Cunningham

    Joseph P Cunningham

    A particularly notable feature of Joseph Cunningham's practice is his work with insurance-linked securities funds.

    • Joseph provides sturdy and pertinent advice.

      Hedge Funds respondentGlobal

    • Joseph has deep subject-matter expertise and is a pleasure to work with.

      Hedge Funds respondentGlobal
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  • Mark Vandehaar
    Mark Vandehaar

    Mark Vandehaar

    Mark Vandehaar's growing practice centers around advising investment management firms and institutional investors on a range of issues related to hedge funds.

    • Mark is very knowledgeable, which enables him to be very commercial. He understands businesses and gives advice that cuts to the root of issues.

      Hedge Funds respondentGlobal

    • Mark is an extremely commercial lawyer and very focused on reaching the client's goal.

      Hedge Funds respondentGlobal

    • Mark has excellent industry experience and navigates extremely complex matters with practical advice. Mark is business friendly and solutions-oriented.

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  • Deborah Tuchman
    Deborah Tuchman

    Deborah Tuchman

    Deborah Tuchman advises asset management firms on a range of issues related to both domestic and offshore funds.

    • Deborah's depth and breadth of knowledge stretches across numerous fund structures and subject areas. She is an invaluable resource.

      Hedge Funds respondentGlobal

    • Deborah has a very comprehensive approach and is always thinking about our needs.

      Hedge Funds respondentGlobal

    • Deborah is very invested in ensuring that her client succeeds.

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