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Leigh Fraser

Leigh Fraser

USA 2026

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Ranked in 3 practice areas

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Practice Areas

Leigh Fraser is a partner in the asset management group, co-head of the firm’s private funds practice and head of the firm’s derivatives and commodities practice. Leigh has significant experience forming onshore and offshore private funds, and advising these entities and their sponsors on an ongoing basis with respect to regulatory matters and structuring new investment products.

She also advises a variety of financial institutions, including hedge funds, investment advisors, mutual funds, and endowments, on derivatives and arrangements with brokers and custodians, as well as related regulatory matters under the Dodd-Frank Act.

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Chambers Guide to the USA

Investment Funds: Regulatory & Compliance - USA - Nationwide

Band 1
Band 1

Individual Editorial
Leigh Fraser's practice revolves around guiding clients through CFTC, SEC and Dodd-Frank regulatory issues. She routinely demonstrates her ability to advise on both domestic and cross-border fund regulatory issues.

Hedge & Mutual Funds - Massachusetts

Band 2
Band 2

Individual Editorial

Leigh Fraser is a hedge funds specialist with specific expertise in regulatory compliance. She is equally highly regarded for standalone compliance work and the formation and offering of new hedge funds.

Hedge Funds - USA - Nationwide

Band 3
Band 3

Individual Editorial
Leigh Fraser brings her securities regulatory expertise to bear in the hedge funds space. She balances the ability to provide ongoing compliance advice with expertise in launching funds that employ various structures and strategies.

Strengths

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  • Leigh is exceptional all around.

    Investment Funds: Regulatory & ComplianceChambers Guide to the USA
  • Leigh Fraser's expertise and commerciality in the derivatives space is second to none. She nimbly balances complex legal and regulatory considerations against commercial realities.

    Hedge & Mutual FundsChambers Guide to the USA
  • Leigh is smart and stays calm under pressure. She is proactive and responsive.

    Hedge FundsChambers Guide to the USA

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