Leveraging ‘unique industry knowledge’, McDermott Will & Schulte advises on the formation and operation of high-value, international hedge funds, including multistrategy hedge funds. With a broad strength across asset classes, the firm is an experienced advisor to clients looking to enter the blockchain and cryptocurrency market. The practice is particularly well-versed in advising on regulatory and compliance issues, as well as in shareholder activism cases. David Efron is an expert in crises management situations and supports clients with SEC compliance matters. Peter Greene assists single- and multi-strategy hedge funds with their formation and structuring. The ’excellent’ Jason Kaplan specializes in advising alternative investment funds on corporate and securities matters. Also of note, Stephanie Breslow represents liquid-securities funds, including traditional hedge funds, hybrid funds and activist funds. Daniel Hunter concentrates on the formation of open-end, closed-end and evergreen funds. David Nissenbaum advises fund managers on strategic investment, control transactions and succession planning. Eileen Overbaugh is also of note. All lawyers are based in New York.
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Testimonials
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‘Eileen Overbaugh's understanding of our business and knowing how to prioritize what is important is huge. We have been very happy with the work and coverage.’
‘Responsive, thoughtful and knowledgeable.’
‘Andrew Mazzarella, Kelly Koscuiszka and Jason Kaplan are all excellent.’
'The firm has unique industry knowledge and is excellent at being not only experts in the law but also great advisors.'
Key clients
- 5AM Venture Management
- Anchorage Capital Group
- Arène Capital Management
- AS Birch Grove
- Avantyr Capital Partners
- BlockTower Capital Advisors
- Fivespan Partners
- Libero Capital
- MGG Investment Group
- Pantera Capital
Work highlights
Advised 5AM Venture Management, a venture firm, on the launch of a crossover fund designed to invest in both private and public companies.
Advised Anchorage Capital Advisors on the formation and launch of Anchorage Multi-Asset Credit Fund LP.
Advised Fivespan Partners, LP, a new activist investment firm, on the launch of its platform.
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Practice head
David Efron; Peter Greene; Jason Kaplan; Stephanie Breslow; Dan Hunter; David Nissenbaum
Other key lawyers
Andrew Mazzarella; Kelly Koscuiszka