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About
Provided by Brian Farmer
Practice Areas
Brian is a partner in the Global Corporate Group who advises universities, hospitals, state and corporate pension plans, fund of funds and family offices regarding their investments in private funds and other alternative investments.
His practice focuses on the investment management industry, serving both institutional investors and investment managers. He is based in Richmond, Virginia.
His manager-side representation includes hedge and real estate fund managers, outsourced chief investment offices and high net-worth wealth managers.
Responsiveness and deep industry knowledge are often cited as Brian’s key strengths. A frequent lecturer at investment industry events, Brian has been quoted in Reuters, The Wall Street Journal Online, PE Manager, Opalesque, and Hedge Fund Law Report, among other periodicals.
Brian is a former member of the Board of Trustees and Investment Advisory Committee of a $600 million municipal pension plan, investing across virtually all asset classes. He believes this experience has helped him better understand the industry from his clients’ perspective.
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Brian Farmer of Reed Smith is highly regarded for his work advising investment funds and handling cross-border acquisitions. He is also regularly called upon to assist his clients with regulatory compliance and corporate governance matters.
Brian Farmer of Reed Smith LLP has experience of advising clients on issues related to hedge funds, funds-of-one and commingled funds. His clients include universities and pension plans.
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Provided by Chambers
"He has extensive experience in our industry and takes the time to get to know our organization. He provides direct legal advice that's applicable and relevant to what we need."
"Brian is thoughtful, thorough and creative."
"He is highly professional and a pleasure to work with."
"He has extensive experience in our industry and takes the time to get to know our organization. He provides direct legal advice that's applicable and relevant to what we need."
"Brian is thoughtful, thorough and creative."
"He is highly professional and a pleasure to work with."
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