Proskauer's Hedge Funds Group advises hedge fund managers globally across a wide range of strategies and diverse fund structures. We help clients navigate complex challenges throughout their lifecycle — from fund formation, seeding agreements, employee and partner compensation arrangements, compliance, tax, and litigation matters.
Our experience representing both hedge fund managers and institutional investors gives us a broad perspective on market developments and emerging trends. Having worked with leading hedge fund managers through multiple market cycles, we provide practical guidance and cutting-edge solutions on fund terms and structures, tax planning, and operational efficiency. As new investment opportunities and products emerge and the regulatory landscape evolves, we help managers position themselves for growth.
Fund & Investments
- Structuring & Fund Formation
- Key Service Provider Agreements
- Investor Negotiations and Side Letters
- Tax Structuring and Advice
- Marketing and Distribution
- Regulatory and Compliance Advice
- Investment and Trading Activities
- Acquisition and Financing of Investments
- Co-Investment Vehicles
- Funds-of-One and Separately Managed Accounts
- ESG Advice
Management Business
- Manager Set-Up, Advising Start-Ups and Spin-Out Managers
- Seed & Revenue Sharing Arrangements
- M&A/Minority Stake Transactions
- Employment Matters, Restrictive Covenants and Deferred Compensation
- Compliance Policies & Procedures
- SEC, CFTC and Other Regulatory Examinations, Investigations and Ongoing Proceedings
- Tax Advice
- Succession Plans
