North America - United States • Investment fund formation and management
Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP
Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP boasts an ‘impressive’ hedge fund practice, led by New York-based ’exceptional attorney,’ and hedge funds expert Jedd Wider, who handles the full range of structuring and formation of both international and domestic private investment funds. Stephen Tirrell co-leads the Boston branch of the team, including Richard Goldman handles the full range of regulatory and compliance issues, as well as leading on the launch of the Callodine Perpetual ABL fund and structuring compensation agreements. Also Boston based is Jason Traue, who assists with the full range of tax related hedge fund formation matters. The team also regularly serves as legal counsel for asset managers and advisers, representing clients on sub-advisory agreements, and providing ongoing transactional advice. Chicago’s Zeke Johnson helps negotiate single investor funds and co-investments, and the launch of private credit funds. Ethan Johnson is another key contact based in Miami.
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Testimonials
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‘Morgan Lewis is unique and stands out heads and shoulders above other top law firms in the hedge fund space in numerous regards. We have yet to encounter a law firm with similar breadth & depth of expertise, number of hedge fund attorneys and geographic footprint. Morgan Lewis has one of the diversified hedge fund and investment management practices in the world. With extraordinary expertise on the hedge fund formation side, with one of the nations leading regulatory and registered funds practices.'
‘Though the entire Morgan Lewis practice is impressive, Jedd Wider stands out above the rest. He is hands down one of the most accomplished and skilled hedge fund attorneys in the United States. Jedd’s deep knowledge of industry terms and conditions as well as hedge fund trends is unparalleled. He is a giant in the room when it comes to hedge fund negotiation. Truly an exceptional attorney and rare breed. The other attorneys in the practice follow his lead and example. ’
‘Morgan Lewis assists us on our investment funds and US regulatory matters. Morgan Lewis is uniquely positioned in being one of the early US firms in Asia doing funds work, so they really understand the Asia market, while still providing expert US regulatory advice. We have also used them for US securities advice, which was timely and helpful.’
‘Ethan Johnson is a reservoir of expertise on US regulatory and fund matters. Not only does he understand the law, but perhaps more importantly, he understands our business and is able to tailor advice that directly addresses our concerns.'
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Jedd Wider, Stepher Tirrell