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Investment Funds: Hedge Funds | Europe

UK

The below Investment Funds: Hedge Funds rankings table provides market-leading insights on the top ranked lawyers and law firms whose advice and legal services can be purchased in UK. The rankings are the result of extensive research by our internal research team, who conduct interviews with in-house counsel, other third-party experts and private practice lawyers who have worked alongside them. Use our table and ranking system to identify the most suited provider of legal services for you.

Rankings overview for Departments

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Band 1

  1. Schulte Roth & Zabel International LLP
  2. Simmons & Simmons LLP

All Departments profiles

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Band 1

  1. Schulte Roth & Zabel International LLP
    Investment Funds: Hedge Funds
    2024 | Band 1
  2. Simmons & Simmons LLP
    Investment Funds: Hedge Funds
    2024 | Band 1
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Band 2

  1. Akin
    2
    Akin
    Investment Funds: Hedge Funds
    2024 | Band 2 | 12 Years Ranked
    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.
  2. Dechert LLP
    2
    Dechert LLP
    Investment Funds: Hedge Funds
    2024 | Band 2 | 12 Years Ranked
    Dechert is a respected player in the alternative asset management space and a well-established and active participant in the hedge fund area for both startups and large institutional clients. The firm has global capability, with experience advising on fundraising across the USA, Europe, Asia and the Middle East. The team provides comprehensive compliance and regulatory expertise, as well as regional expertise through its offices in Ireland and Luxembourg.
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Band 3

  1. Sidley Austin LLP
    3
    Sidley Austin LLP
    Investment Funds: Hedge Funds
    2024 | Band 3 | 11 Years Ranked
    Sidley Austin boasts comprehensive coverage for clients looking to establish hedge funds as well as a growing offering for private equity, infrastructure and credit fundraises. Institutional investors and large sovereign wealth funds retain the group for cornerstone investment negotiations, while the team also advises large alternative asset managers from both sides of the Atlantic on fund formation. The firm has additional experience representing fund clients with illiquid strategies and advising on complex transactional matters.