McDermott Will & Schulte advises a number of funds — including hedge funds and private credit funds — on regulatory compliance matters, including sustainability concerns, regulation of digital assets, data protection, financial sanctions compliance, use of alternative data, as well as areas within financial crime protection. Polly O’Brien’s expertise lies in financial transactions and debt issuances. Jim McNally is a key contact for a mix of private equity firms, investment funds, and corporate clients.
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- 'Market-leading expertise, and deep experience of servicing most of the hedge fund market.'
- 'Excellent knowledge, and can provide very strong coverage of regulatory issues across UK and US jurisdictions.'
Key clients
- Covalis Capital
- Eminence Capital, LP
- Greenvale Capital LLP
- Hunters Moon Capital LLP
- Isabella Capital Management LLP
- JJJ Capital Management LLP
- Kinnerton Hill Capital LLP
- Marshall Wace LLP
- Regents Gate Capital LLP
- TOMS Capital Investment Management
Work highlights
Advised Regents Gate Capital LLP on all regulatory issues related to its launch as a new manager with offices in both UK and US as well as assisting with multiple launches.
Advised Isabella on the launch of their UK investment management business and Cayman master-feeder fund structure, advising on the structure, market terms and tax and regulatory implications.
Advised JJJ Capital, a multi-billion-dollar hedge fund manager, on regulatory issues related to setting up offices in the US and Dubai.
Other key lawyers
Polly O’Brien; Jim McNally