Heather Wyckoff

Ranked in 3 Practice Areas

Band 3

Investment Funds: Investor Representation

USA - Nationwide

1 Years Ranked

Band 5

Hedge Funds

USA - Nationwide

1 Years Ranked

Band 6

Private Equity: Fund Formation

USA - Nationwide

1 Years Ranked

About

Provided by Heather Wyckoff

USA

Practice Areas

Heather has over 20 years of experience providing strategic guidance to investment managers and has helped managers raise over $100 billion in private investment funds across the liquidity spectrum, spanning all asset classes.

Heather forms complex hedge funds, private credit, real estate and other real asset funds, venture capital/growth equity funds, and other private equity funds. She has been recognized for her experience in forming hybrid funds that pursue illiquid strategies in evergreen funds. Known for innovative fundraising strategies, she is a key part of the cross-disciplinary team that advises private fund managers on accessing mass affluent distribution channels. Heather is adept at forming funds with bespoke and complex structures for marketing and investing globally and is regularly called upon to form funds in new or esoteric asset classes. Heather also represents institutional investors in the negotiation of fund investments, SMAs, seed deals, co-investment vehicles, “funds of one,” and other strategic relationships. She also advises clients on operational and SEC and CFTC regulatory matters, including the impact of dual SEC-CFTC registration.

Education

Fordham University

2005

Dartmouth College

2002

Chambers Review

Provided by Chambers

Chambers Guide to the USA

Investment Funds: Investor Representation - USA - Nationwide

Band 3

Individual Editorial

Heather Wyckoff of Alston & Bird is adept at advising fund managers and institutional investors across a range of hedge fund and private equity fund matters.

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Hedge Funds - USA - Nationwide

Band 5

Individual Editorial

Heather Wyckoff of Alston & Bird has extensive experience advising asset managers in fund formation and on regulatory matters.

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Private Equity: Fund Formation - USA - Nationwide

Band 6

Individual Editorial

Heather Wyckoff of Alston & Bird is highly regarded for her expertise in private equity. She has particular experience advising clients on semi-liquid and evergreen funds.

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Strengths

Provided by Chambers

Heather brings a proactive and client-first sensibility to her engagements, as well as an expert command of the legal and regulatory framework and market dynamics.

Investment Funds: Investor Representation respondent
Chambers Guide to the USA

Heather is client-facing, commercial and a great resource. She has a great ability to home in on what matters most from a business and legal standpoint.

Investment Funds: Investor Representation respondent
Chambers Guide to the USA

Heather is phenomenal for our business. Her expertise in the area is a valuable asset.

Investment Funds: Investor Representation respondent
Chambers Guide to the USA

Heather stands out for her considerable regulatory expertise. She is very adaptable, with the skill and experience to deftly handle the needs of institutional and emerging manager clients alike.

Hedge Funds respondent
Chambers Guide to the USA

Heather is an expert in the field.

Hedge Funds respondent
Chambers Guide to the USA

Heather is the complete attorney who works with all types of alternative asset classes, has a lot of energy and is personable. She is a very strong advocate for us.

Hedge Funds respondent
Chambers Guide to the USA

Heather has commercial insight and connections in the market.

Private Equity: Fund Formation respondent
Chambers Guide to the USA

Heather is smart and commercially oriented.

Private Equity: Fund Formation respondent
Chambers Guide to the USA

Heather goes out of her way to connect with clients. She is proactive, efficient, and a pleasure to work with.

Private Equity: Fund Formation respondent
Chambers Guide to the USA

Heather is knowledgeable and has a good feel for market terms.