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Since its founding in 1969, Schulte Roth & Zabel has been at the forefront of the alternative investment fund formation space and is widely acknowledged as the industry leader. The London office, operating for nearly 20 years, is one of London’s premier law firms advising alternative investment funds, their managers and investors.

The London office provides both UK and US law advice to a wide variety of funds and managers located in the United Kingdom, continental Europe, the United States and other global locations. The lawyers have significant experience in structuring and negotiating seed and strategic investments, in UCITS formations, as well as structured finance transactions related to alternative investment funds. The London office has seen its regulatory practice thrive in recent years and is one of only a few law firms with lawyers specifically focusing on regulatory and compliance matters within its private investment funds practice. In addition to handling major European fund formations and assisting with their ongoing operations, the office advises London managers on setting up US funds and advises on regulatory and tax issues associated with establishing a London presence.

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What the Team is Known For

Schulte Roth & Zabel 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.

Work Highlights

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  • Schulte Roth & Zabel advised Savex Capital AG on the launch of a new fund of funds.

Strengths

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Schulte Roth & Zabel have an unparalleled perspective on the hedge fund market, and their US and UK offices work seamlessly together. Their lawyers are smart, pragmatic, sensible and responsive.

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They have the strongest, largest and best-trained team on the market.

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The team provides excellent technical knowledge coupled with realistic commercial sense.

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They are experienced, calm, commercial and very pragmatic.

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Notable Practitioners

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Christopher Hilditch
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Christopher Hilditch
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Christopher Hilditch has standout expertise and experience in the formation and operation of hedge funds. He also regularly advises international sponsors on hybrid funds.

Christopher Hilditch has standout expertise and experience in the formation and operation of hedge funds. He also regularly advises international sponsors on hybrid funds.

Christopher is one of the industry stalwarts. He has a huge breadth of knowledge and provides sensible, practical advice.

Chris Hilditch is a first-class mind and brings a high value-add as a lawyer.

Chris has brilliant commercial awareness, which complements his legal knowledge.

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Josh Dambacher
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Josh Dambacher
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US-qualified lawyer Josh Dambacher is considered to be one of the leading hedge fund lawyers in London. He advises on the formation and operation of substantial onshore and offshore hedge funds.

Josh's prowess is unmatched in the market, navigating complex legal landscapes with finesse and precision.

Josh is very commercial and experienced in the space.

Josh has an unparalleled perspective on the hedge fund market. He understands our business extremely well and gives candid, direct and pragmatic advice.

Josh has a huge amount of knowledge, combined with a frightening work ethic.

Josh is one of the most impressive advisers I know. He is knowledgeable, smart and efficient.

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Lee Smith
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Lee Smith
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Lee Smith is a highly capable investment funds lawyer who advises on the establishment, restructuring and operation of hedge funds and hybrid funds.

Lee is a very useful attorney who can provide good insight into market trends in fund formation.

Lee goes from strength to strength as each year goes by. I love working with him and fully trust his advice.

We are very happy with Lee: the quality of his work, level of service and guidance are very much appreciated.

Lee's knowledge is superb and he is always able to answer our questions in a quick and professional manner.

Lee is a very helpful and knowledgeable counsel.

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Sasha O'Leary
Associates to watch

Sasha O'Leary advises clients on matters including fund launches, management and restructuring.

Sasha confidently covers the full range of our vast-ranging queries and leans on her internal subject matter experts with great efficiency.

Sasha is an excellent associate who provides very high-quality work.

Sasha O’Leary is absolutely outstanding in her diligence, professionalism and know-how.

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Christopher Hilditch
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Christopher Hilditch
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Josh Dambacher
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Josh Dambacher
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Lee Smith
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Lee Smith
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Sasha O'Leary
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