Scott Beal

Scott is the co-chair of Barnes & Thornburg’s Private Funds and Asset Management practice and was one of the founding partners of the firm’s New York office. Scott focuses his practice on the formation and operation of hedge funds and other private investment funds, including private equity funds, venture capital funds, credit funds, cryptocurrency funds and fund of funds. Scott advises clients with respect to traditional hedge fund structures as well as bespoke hybrid vehicles. He frequently advises on seed investments and spinouts of hedge fund managers, as well as acquisitions and dispositions of investment advisory businesses. Scott also represents a number of prominent endowments, foundations and family offices that invest in private funds.

Formerly serving as president, chief operating officer and general counsel of a number of hedge fund managers, Scott brings practical in-house experience that serves to benefit his clients. Scott works with clients on a wide range of issues including regulatory and trading compliance, assisting with regulatory audits and helping develop compliance policies and other internal control procedures. Additionally, Scott advises clients on profit sharing and compensation arrangements.