LAWYER PROFILE
Michael G. Tannenbaum

Michael G. Tannenbaum

Global 2026

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Practice Areas

Investment Management

Corporate

Career

Michael brings 40 years of experience to each matter. A portion of his work is cross-border, inbound US work from non-US sources such as non-US firms that need US advice for their clients, where we serve as the “US Office” for non-US firms. Another portion of Michael’s work is providing legal guidance to family office and ultra-high-net-worth individuals with regard to their investments. This includes red flag document reviews, due diligence, formation of blockers and side letter and co-investment right negotiation.

Outside of work, Michael founded and is president of Partners in Hearing, Inc., an IRS 501c3 public charity whose mission is to assist children with cochlear implants who are profoundly deaf get the supplemental care they need to be successful in the mainstream. For his pastime, Michael collects Marklin electric trains (HO scale), is sporadically working towards a certificate in horticulture at the NY Botanical Gardens.

Professional Memberships

American Bar Association (ABA)

Vice Chair, ABA Subcommittee on Hedge Funds

Board Member and Membership Officer, International Bar Association, Asset Management and Investment Funds Committee

New York State Bar Association

Hedge Fund Association

Connecticut Hedge Fund Association

Fellow, Greenwich Roundtable

International Bar Association, Organizing Committee and Officer, Globalisation of Investment Funds

Chambers Review

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Chambers Global Guide

Hedge Funds - USA

Band 5
Band 5

Individual Editorial

Michael Tannenbaum of Tannebaum Helpern, has an impressive reputation for his strong track record in the asset management space. He is widely reputed for his hedge funds expertise, including in fund formation.

Strengths

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  • Michael is a fantastic lawyer.

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