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Jessica Forbes

USA 2026

Fried, Frank, Harris, Shriver & Jacobson LLP

Ranked in 1 practice area

Investment Funds: Regulatory & Compliance

USA - Nationwide

7 years ranked

About

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Practice Areas

Concentrates practice on securities regulation, including regulation of investment advisers, investment companies and broker-dealers, with particular expertise in Investment Advisers Act and Investment Company Act. Regularly provides advice on trading and credit regulation to hedge funds, private equity firms, family offices, broker-dealers, other professional traders and high net-worth individuals. Experienced with the structuring and ongoing operations of hedge funds, private equity funds, BDCs and other alternative investment products. Regularly advises publicly traded companies in connection with trading and hedging activities, such as issuer repurchase transactions, sales of restricted stock and the use of financial derivatives to diversify concentrated stock positions.

Career

Joined in 1988; became a partner in 1999

Personal

Fordham University School of Law, JD (1988); American University, BS (1985)

Chambers Review

Provided by Chambers

Chambers Guide to the USA

Investment Funds: Regulatory & Compliance - USA - Nationwide

Senior Statespeople

Individual Editorial

Jessica Forbes is best known for advising hedge funds on navigating securities regulations. She also has considerable knowledge of compliance issues under the ’40 Act.

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