Hedge Funds
USA Guide 2024 : USA - Nationwide
Band 1
Contact number
+1 312 853 7000Chambers Review
Sidley Austin boasts a masterful hedge funds practice serving the most prominent funds and managers worldwide, and providing critical advisory capabilities across the fields of securities, derivatives, fund formation and regulations. Offers an increasingly global spread of resources and familiarity with regulatory procedures in a number of jurisdictions. Boasts a broad practice consisting of tax and litigation partners with particular expertise in hedge funds.
Work Highlights
- Sidley provided counsel to Capstone Investment Advisers on the launch of the Capstone Alternative Risk Strategy suite of funds.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Sidley Austin's service level is very strong."
"The group is extraordinarily responsive and the lawyers have a broad range of knowledge."
"The team is very responsive, knowledgeable of the market and commercial."
"Sidley Austin's service level is very strong."
"The group is extraordinarily responsive and the lawyers have a broad range of knowledge."
"The team is very responsive, knowledgeable of the market and commercial."
Notable Practitioners
Michael Schmidtberger is chair of the firm's executive committee and he is known for his work on credit fund formations.
Daniel Spies is identified for his experience advising asset management companies on seed capital funds and managed accounts.
"He is pragmatic in his approach to matters. He's an amazing lawyer."
Elizabeth Shea Fries is admired for her deep understanding of the establishment and operation of hedge funds.
"Elizabeth's an international expert with deep knowledge and experience."
"She has outstanding knowledge and is responsive."
Brad Howard is adept at advising on the launch and managements of co-investment vehicles and special opportunities funds.
"He is highly technical and very commercial."
Janelle Ibeling advises on both formation and operation as part of her hedge funds practice.
"She's very responsive and comes with a lot of experience."
Ranked Lawyers at
Sidley Austin LLP
USA - Nationwide