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Brian Farmer

Brian Farmer

USA 2026

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Ranked in 2 practice areas

About

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USA

Practice Areas

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.

Chambers Review

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Chambers Guide to the USA

Corporate/M&A - Virginia: Southern

Band 1
Band 1

Individual Editorial
Brian Farmer of Reed Smith is highly regarded for his work advising investment funds and handling cross-border acquisitions. He is also regularly called upon to assist his clients with regulatory compliance and corporate governance matters.

Investment Funds: Investor Representation - USA - Nationwide

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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  • He's sophisticated on legal matters and also practical on commercial ones. He's consistently solutions and client-oriented.

    Corporate/M&AChambers Guide to the USA
  • His expertise is superior and he has good broad execution, if I need something done and done quickly he will do it and do it well.

    Corporate/M&AChambers Guide to the USA
  • Brian is always available to take on new matters and is able to explain complex terms in a more simple way.

    Investment Funds: Investor RepresentationChambers Guide to the USA

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