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Investment Funds: Hedge Funds - Global: Multi-Jurisdictional
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What the team is known for

Widely acclaimed for its extensive experience in hedge fund matters, Sidley Austin boasts an impressive international reach through its established presence in New York, London and Hong Kong, alongside broader resources in Europe, Latin America and the Middle East. The law firm offers:

       • A highly-rated practice known for its strength acting for fund managers, calling upon a dedicated team recognised for its expertise in transactional and regulatory work across key jurisdictions.

       • Advice across the equities, fixed-income and derivatives markets.

       • In-depth knowledge of emerging technologies such as blockchain, big data and artificial intelligence.

Notable practitioners

Boston-based Elizabeth Shea Fries is the global leader of the firm's investment funds practice. Michael Schmidtberger who is based in New York and Effie Vasilopoulos, who splits her time between Hong Kong and Singapore, are also key contacts.

Strengths

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