Akin’s hedge fund practice, led by Ian Meade and Tim Pearce, is highly respected across the market, advising traditional managers, start-ups, and institutional asset managers. Boasting an integrated fund formation and financial restructuring offering, the team is known for its expertise in macro and systematic trading strategies, credit fund structures, and cross-border regulatory matters. Pearce and Hamish Annandale advise on the formation and operation of hedge, credit, and hybrid funds, while Danny Quinn is noted for his capabilities in fund formation matters and secondary transactions.
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‘Tim, Barbara, Hamish and team have always provided exceptional advise and absolute client commitment. They have a collaborative, commercially minded outlook which is refreshing and essential to work alongside a fast paced in house hedge fund team.’
- 'Good experience within the hedge fund space. Available and good range of specialists when required.'
- 'Ian Meade - very knowledgeable about the sector.'
- 'Hamish is reliable, responsive and cares about his clients. His approach is personable and he has clear industry expertise, but what stands out is how he delivers solutions that are commercially-minded and appropriate for our business.'
- 'Expert and friendly team with full partner engagement.'
- 'We work with Tim Pearce, who stands out from his competitors. He is highly skilled, creative and responsive.'
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Practice head
Ian Meade; Tim Pearce; Danny Quinn; Barbara Niederkofler
Other key lawyers
Hamish Annadale