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Chambers Review

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Investment Funds: Hedge Funds - UK-wide
2
Band 2
What the Team is Known For

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.

Work Highlights

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  • Regarding private equity funds, Akin acted for Quinbrook on the closing of fundraising for its flagship fund.
  • Regarding secondaries, Akin advised Adelis Equity Partners on the formation of a continuation vehicle to invest in Presto AB and HVD Group.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Daniel Quinn
2
Daniel Quinn
2
Band 2

Daniel Quinn is proficient in the formation of a wide array of private funds, including those focused on infrastructure and buyouts. Additionally, he is noted for his work on secondaries transactions.

"Daniel excels not only through the depths and relevance of his advice; he is also nice to work with and understands well the market we operate in."

"Daniel has strong experience and pedigree. He has unique insights into the secondary market, developed over his lengthy tenure in the space, and offers clients a very high-quality service."

"Daniel is super commercial and knowledgeable in the market."

"Daniel's unique approach to understanding and addressing client needs sets him apart, ensuring a superior level of service and expertise, alongside a deep commercial awareness."

"Daniel Quinn is a savvy and sophisticated secondaries lawyer."

Tim Pearce
2
Tim Pearce
2
Band 2

Tim Pearce is recognised for his extensive knowledge in the hedge fund space. He advises startup managers as well as established groups on fund launches.

"Tim is an exceptional lawyer. He has a strong breadth and depth of technical knowledge, allied with practical experience gained in the industry."

"Tim is a fount of knowledge and stalwart of the industry. He is a very reliable pair of hands with vast experience."

"Tim is a really great lawyer who is smart and good to work with."

"Tim is very commercial and provides great client service."

"He is a very reliable pair of hands with vast experience. Tim really understands his clients."

Ian Meade
3
Ian Meade
3
Band 3

Ian Meade has expertise covering hedge fund formation and the structuring of asset management companies. He also advises hedge funds on their investments.

"Ian combines excellent technical knowledge with the ability to find commercial solutions."

"There is never a question he cannot answer. Ian brings perspective and pragmatism to the conversation."

Hamish Annandale
U
Hamish Annandale
U
Up and Coming

Hamish Annandale is well respected for his work assisting hedge fund clients with fund launches and structuring.

"Hamish is a very safe pair of hands on all matters, paired with truly excellent client service."

"A very intelligent and personable lawyer. He looks at all aspects of client delivery when working on a matter and follows up to ensure matters are closed out and completed to a high standard."

"Hamish is a great mix of transactional knowledge and technical knowledge that leads you to the right solution."

Simon Ellis
U
Simon Ellis
U
Up and Coming

Simon Ellis is an up-and-coming partner with expertise in areas including fund formation, fundraising and co-investment funds.

"Simon is smart, hard-working, knows his stuff and stays across the piece commercially."

"Simon Ellis is very technically minded. He does a great job on international work."

"Simon has excellent legal skills and knowledge of the market."

"Simon has a methodological approach to work; it's very structured."

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UK-wide

Investment Funds: Hedge Funds

Tim Pearce
2
Tim Pearce
2
Band 2
Ian Meade
3
Ian Meade
3
Band 3
Hamish Annandale
U
Hamish Annandale
U
Up and Coming
Investment Funds: Private Equity

Daniel Quinn
2
Daniel Quinn
2
Band 2
Simon Ellis
U
Simon Ellis
U
Up and Coming
Investment Funds: Private Equity: Secondaries

Daniel Quinn
2
Daniel Quinn
2
Band 2