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Specializing in advising quantitative firms, the hedge fund practice at Katten is led by global chair Lance Zinman from the Chicago office as well as Wendy Cohen and Allison Yacker from New York office. Zinman has significant experience representing quantitative asset managers and proprietary trading firms that deploy volatility, algorithmic, low-latency and other quantitative trading strategies, while Cohen has vast domestic and international knowledge of securities, futures and cryptocurrencies. Yacker is frequently sought after by a variety of funds to assist on a variety of strategic issues such as quantitative trading, private credit, and distressed debt. Based in New York, Henry Bregstein specializes in advising on insurance dedicated alternative investment funds and privately placed life insurance and annuities providing guidance on fund formation and regulatory compliance in this space.
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Testimonials
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- 'The deep industry knowledge and experience of the practice is a significant advantage when structuring and negotiating a transaction. Along with their expertise, the team consistently demonstrated seamless, real-time engagement and provided strategic, pragmatic solutions tailored to our unique situation.'
- 'Lance Zinman was an invaluable resource for both the legal and business aspects of our transaction. His extensive experience in the industry was evidenced throughout the course of negotiations, including several instances where he devised unique solutions to overcome unexpected business obstacles. Both he and his team were immediately responsive to time-sensitive needs and produced work product of the highest quality. Jonah Roth added significant value to the project, demonstrating meticulous attention to detail in deliverables, and coordinating with both Lance and other areas of the firm.'
Key clients
- Brown Brothers Harriman & Co.
- Pan Capital Management
Work highlights
- Acting as counsel to Fiera Capital Corporation with respect to many of its hedge funds.
- Acting as counsel to PineBridge Investments with respect to many of its hedge funds.