Displaying 'a great commercial sense and a pragmatic approach', Sidley Austin LLP supports global hedge fund managements in their cross-border activities. The firm is well-versed in a wide range of fund structuring, including side-by-side and umbrella fund structures. It also supports clients with regulatory issues, investigations, securities enforcement and restructuring. Located in Boston, Elizabeth Shea Fries leads the team, acting on hedge funds, credits funds and funds of funds matters. Daniel Spies is located in the New York office, advising clients on IAA and CEA compliance. Based in Chicago, Janelle Ibeling assists investment managers and institutional investors on the structuring, formation and operation of alternative investment products. An 'excellent lawyer', David Form is knowledgeable in ICA compliance matters relating to index-based structured notes.
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Testimonials
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- 'The Alternative/hedge funds practice at Sidley account for experts who have a great knowledge of hedge fund techniques in the market across various strategies. They display a great commercial sense and a pragmatic approach.'
- 'David Form is an excellent lawyer; he has a wide ranging knowledge, provides creative solutions, and gives great re-assurance.'
Key clients
- III Capital Management
- Anchorage Capital Group
- BH Digital (Brevan Howard)
- Cinctive Capital Management LP
- Citigroup
- Hudson Bay Capital Management LP
- Lighthouse Investment Partners
- Magnetar Capital
- NISA Investment Advisors
- Rose Grove Capital
- Sequoia Capital Global Equities
- Solel Partners
Work highlights
Advising BH Digital on the formation of a new digital asset fund.
Assisting Rose Grove with numerous matters relating to its flagship funds, including advice on fund structuring, compliance and trading matters.
Advised Citigroup on the sale of Citi Global Alternatives to iCapital, a global fintech platform.
Lawyers
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Practice head
Elizabeth Shea Fries
Other key lawyers
Daniel Spies; Janelle Ibeling; David Form