Ranking tables
Investment Funds: Hedge Funds | UK
UK-wide
Rankings overview for Departments
Hamish Annandale Akin6 Years Ranked
Ian Meade Akin12 Years Ranked- James C Tinworth Haynes and Boone, LLP1 Years Ranked
Lee Smith McDermott Will & Schulte4 Years Ranked
Lucian Firth Simmons & Simmons LLP7 Years Ranked- Mikhaelle Schiappacasse Dechert LLP1 Years Ranked
Sarah Crabb Simmons & Simmons LLP3 Years Ranked- Simon Thomas Osborne Clarke LLP9 Years Ranked
All Departments profiles
Band 1
1 McDermott Will & SchulteInvestment Funds: Hedge Funds2026 | Band 1 | 20 Years RankedMcDermott Will & Schulte has a hedge fund-focused funds team that is at the forefront of the startup space, providing an exceptional service for both first-time and established manager launches. Its impressive bench includes several leaders in the field. The firm's full-service offering is bolstered by a dedicated buy-side regulatory and compliance team in New York. It acts for an impressive collection of global alternative asset managers and maintains close relationships, with large prime brokerages at bulge bracket banks.
1 Simmons & Simmons LLPInvestment Funds: Hedge Funds2026 | Band 1 | 20 Years RankedSimmons & 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.
Band 2
2 AkinInvestment Funds: Hedge Funds2026 | Band 2 | 20 Years RankedAkin 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 LLPInvestment Funds: Hedge Funds2026 | Band 2 | 20 Years RankedDechert 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.