Investment Funds: Hedge Funds | Europe

McDermott Will & Schulte extends its pre-eminent expertise in the hedge fund space to private equity matters. In addition to private equity fund formation, the firm boasts notable experience advising on credit funds. It is regularly instructed by a global client base of private fund managers.

Simmons & Simmons provides an impressive service for asset managers looking to establish investment funds. The team offers expert advice for clients looking to set up open-ended funds and remains one of the top choices for London hedge fund managers. Additionally, an excellent regulatory practice complements the firm's deep bench of specialists, comprehensive European reach and core focus on investment funds. The funds group is accomplished in a wide range of investment matters, from fund launches and structures to portfolio management.

Akin has a notable private funds group that advises on hedge and private equity fund formation, as well as advice on regulation. The team has broad experience across an array of asset classes, including real estate, infrastructure and credit. It comes highly recommended in the hedge fund space, where it boasts deep expertise in US and EU regulations, tax and complex restructurings. Akin also advises many large alternative asset managers, as well as startups.