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Brian Farmer

Brian Farmer

Global 2026

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Brian is a partner in the Global Corporate Group who advises universities, hospitals, state and corporate pension plans, fund of funds and family offices regarding their investments in private funds and other alternative investments.

His practice focuses on the investment management industry, serving both institutional investors and investment managers. He is based in Richmond, Virginia.

His manager-side representation includes hedge and real estate fund managers, outsourced chief investment offices and high net-worth wealth managers.

Responsiveness and deep industry knowledge are often cited as Brian’s key strengths. A frequent lecturer at investment industry events, Brian has been quoted in Reuters, The Wall Street Journal Online, PE Manager, Opalesque, and Hedge Fund Law Report, among other periodicals.

Brian is a former member of the Board of Trustees and Investment Advisory Committee of a $600 million municipal pension plan, investing across virtually all asset classes. He believes this experience has helped him better understand the industry from his clients’ perspective.

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Chambers Global Guide

Investment Funds: Investor Representation - USA

Band 3
Band 3

Individual Editorial

Brian Farmer has experience of advising clients on issues related to hedge funds, funds of one and commingled funds. His clients include universities and pension plans.

Strengths

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  • Brian is an extremely smart and very personable lawyer. He keeps us aware of any new trends or laws we should be focusing on and is instrumental in helping us stay compliant.

    Investment Funds: Investor RepresentationChambers Global Guide
  • Brian is a star. He has a great sense for industry trends, is a good communicator and bridges both sides to create a well-rounded and understandable legal agreement for clients.

    Investment Funds: Investor RepresentationChambers Global Guide
  • He knows our business well and provides context to all matters.

    Investment Funds: Investor RepresentationChambers Global Guide
  • Brian is excellent to work with. He is knowledgeable, practical and personable. We especially like how Brian checks in on us and follows up with matters that he is aware we are considering.

    Investment Funds: Investor RepresentationChambers Global Guide

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