Investment Funds: Hedge Funds | Global

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.

Simmons & Simmons' international team is known for providing high-quality advice on a range of hedge fund matters. Housing teams in London and Asia, the law firm offers:

• Notable strength in advising on the establishment, structuring and operation of funds.

• Robust capabilities in representing UK, European, Asian and American fund managers on cross-border issues.

• Solid expertise in a range of related concerns, including tax and regulatory matters.

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

Fried Frank has a respected US-based practice, driven by its market-leading New York team and bolstered by a capable London office. Fried Frank offers:

• In-depth knowledge of investment fund mandates, acting for a wide range of financial institutions and private equity firms in connection with big-ticket funds.

• Experience in closed and open-ended funds on a multi-jurisdictional basis, with added support from its regulatory and tax teams.

• Pioneering expertise in alternative investment funds, evidenced by the formation of Women in Fund Finance to promote women leaders within the alternative investment fund finance industry.

Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison is a US-based firm boasting a premier New York investment funds practice, with additional support from its offices in London, Hong Kong, Tokyo and Toronto. Paul, Weiss offers:

• Expertise in a wide range of funds matters spanning private fund formation and management, investment and buyout transactions.

• An aptitude for representing large private equity houses and asset managers.

• The ability to coordinate with colleagues overseas, advising on cross-border issues for US funds with interests abroad.

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