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Michael K Hoffman

Michael K Hoffman

USA 2026

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Practice Areas

Michael Hoffman heads Skadden’s Investment Management Group. He represents public and private investment funds, business development companies, investment advisers, underwriters and investment banks in connection with the structuring and distribution of financial products in U.S. and cross-border transactions. Mr. Hoffman regularly counsels investment funds and their boards of directors, advisory boards and investment advisers in connection with transactional, regulatory and compliance issues.

Professional Memberships

Member, Outside Counsel Advisory Group of the Investment Company Institute

Former Member, Committee on Investment Management Regulation of the New York City Bar

Former Member, Advisory Board of the Global Capital Markets Center at Duke University

Publications

"Court Upholds Legality of Poison Pills for Closed-End Funds but Limits Successive Plans" (Skadden Publication / Investment Management Alert; April 1, 2025); "SEC Adopts Final Rules Affecting SPACs and De-SPACs and Provides Related Guidance" (The M&A Lawyer; February 2024)

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Mr. Hoffman repeatedly has been selected for inclusion in Chambers USA and Chambers Global, as well as previously in Best Lawyers in America.

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California: Los Angeles & Surrounds

California: Northern

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