Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP’s hedge fund practice represent all types of domestic and offshore hedge funds, across a broad range of investment and financing strategies, including crossover, hybrid, master-feeder funds, and permanent capital vehicles. The team is co-led by New York-based hedge funds expert Jedd Wider , who is well regarded for his vast experience with domestic and international private investment funds and Stephen Tirrell , who co-leads the team from Boston, and has considerable knowledge with regards to fund structure, securities laws, and jurisdictional planning. Located in Boston, Richard Goldman advises on a broad range of issues, including fund formation and product structuring, giving strategic advice to both emerging and longstanding funds. Based out of Miami, Ethan Johnson , adds to the firm’s international operations guidance to investment managers.
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- 'One of their unique characteristics which truly separates them from almost any other major law firm is their incredible strength of practice representing many of the world’s largest hedge and alternative fund managers as well as emerging fund managers.'
- 'Jedd Wider is the clear go-to partner at Morgan Lewis and within the Alternative/hedge fund industry. His hedge fund industry knowledge and experience puts him at the very top of the most elite fund attorneys worldwide.'
Key clients
- AQR Capital Management
- GreensLedge
- Innocap Investment Management
- Tenaron Capital Management
- Capula Investment Management
- Credit Suisse (UBS)
- Goldman Sachs
- Morgan Stanley
- DG Capital Management
- Alphemy Capital S.A
Work highlights
- Assisted MIRI on a take private transaction for its hedge fund, including launching a new fund for new capital.
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Practice head
Jedd Wider; Stephen Tirrell
Other key lawyers
Richard Goldman; Ethan Johnson