LAWYER PROFILE

Craig Borthwick

UK 2026

Dechert LLP

Ranked in 1 practice area

Investment Funds: Hedge Funds

UK-wide

7 years ranked

About

Provided by Dechert LLP

Practice Areas

Craig Borthwick advises on the formation and structuring of a variety of investment funds and fund platforms as well as providing ongoing advice on general corporate, compliance and regulatory issues. He also advises on service provider documentation.

Mr. Borthwick's practice is focused on alternative asset management and advising on both liquid and illiquid strategies including open-ended, hybrids and closed-ended fund structures. Start-ups and seeding deals form a significant part of his practice.

Hedge funds and private credit funds are particular areas of expertise, alongside private equity and venture capital.

Professional Memberships

The Law Society of England and Wales

Chambers Review

Provided by Chambers

Chambers Guide to the Legal Profession

Investment Funds: Hedge Funds - UK-wide

Band 2

Individual Editorial

Craig Borthwick is noted for his expertise in a range of hedge fund matters, including spinouts, fund launches and fundraising.

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Strengths

Provided by Chambers

Craig has been invaluable to us from a commercial and practical perspective. I can't recommend him highly enough.
Investment Funds: Hedge FundsChambers Guide to the Legal Profession
No matter what he's advising on, Craig brings excellent solutions and advice to every engagement. He’s an invaluable partner.
Investment Funds: Hedge FundsChambers Guide to the Legal Profession
Craig is superb on all types of hedge funds and he punches above his weight.
Investment Funds: Hedge FundsChambers Guide to the Legal Profession
Craig is very solutions-oriented, pragmatic and creative.
Investment Funds: Hedge FundsChambers Guide to the Legal Profession
Craig is a highly experienced lawyer who is very approachable.
Investment Funds: Hedge FundsChambers Guide to the Legal Profession