Investment Funds: Hedge Funds | Global

Schulte Roth & Zabel is a highly regarded hedge fund practice with a longstanding presence in London and New York, alongside a growing reputation for the capabilities of its Asia teams. Schulte Roth offers:

       • Adroit representation of many high-profile fund managers, advising clients on matters such as fund structuring, formation, seed capital arrangements and hybrid structures.

       • Niche expertise acting for sponsors on cryptocurrency and blockchain investments, including transactional and regulatory advice concerning token sales, blockchain projects and wider digital assets.

       • Augmented support from an office in Washington, DC to assist clients who face heightened regulatory scrutiny.

Widely acclaimed for its extensive experience in hedge fund matters, Sidley Austin boasts an impressive international reach through its established presence in New York, London and Hong Kong, alongside broader resources in Europe, Latin America and the Middle East. The law firm offers:

       • A highly-rated practice known for its strength acting for fund managers, calling upon a dedicated team recognised for its expertise in transactional and regulatory work across key jurisdictions.

       • Advice across the equities, fixed-income and derivatives markets.

       • In-depth knowledge of emerging technologies such as blockchain, big data and artificial intelligence.

Dechert is highly regarded for its capabilities in the hedge fund area, with experienced practitioners based in Hong Kong, in London and across the USA. The law firm offers:

       • Advice on all aspects of hedge fund formation, structuring and fund-related compliance matters.

       • A full-service approach, with the ability to draw from its resources in its tax, corporate law and civil and criminal litigation groups.

       • Effective counsel to a wide range of clients, including several financial institutions and an impressive array of startup clients and major fund managers.

A well-established funds practice with capable teams in all major financial locations, notably in the USA and Asia. Ropes and Gray offers:

       • Notable strength in investment fund matters as well as related expertise in regulatory issues.

       • Experience acting for an array of high-end and mid-market private equity firms, in addition to major investors such as sovereign wealth funds and pension funds.

       • Assistance to clients with SEC registrations and examinations.

Akin Gump has a noteworthy hedge fund team with a significant presence in the UK, US and Asia. Akin Gump offers:

       • Representation of an array of high-profile fund managers, who turn to it for advice on a diverse range of matters in the funds space, including structuring, formation, seed capital arrangements and hybrid structures.

       • Expertise in regulatory investigations, defending enforcement actions and handling related litigation matters.

       • Considerable experience handling fund matters in the real estate and infrastructure sectors.

Clifford Chance's longstanding fund formation practice is known for its cross-border strengths and extensive expertise in private equity, debt and infrastructure fund matters. Housing a leading practice in Frankfurt and strong teams in London and Hong Kong, Clifford Chance offers:

       • Advice on a broad spectrum of investment fund mandates and particular experience handling high-value real estate funds.

       • Comprehensive expertise in related practice areas, including tax law and investment regulatory matters.

       • Experience representing a number of leading global fund managers, insurance companies and private banking businesses.

       • In-depth knowledge of alternative funds and secondary market transactions.

Morgan Lewis is internationally recognised for its hedge fund practice, which houses expertise in the USA and across Asia. The law firm offers: