Davis Polk is prominent in advising on the formation, operation and regulation of public and private funds. The more than 50 dedicated lawyers in our Investment Management Group (IMG) regularly advise a broad range of funds, investors and advisers, including many of the largest and most active private equity funds, hedge funds, venture capital funds and private funds of funds, as well as numerous registered investment vehicles.
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• Davis Polk is ranked among the leading law firms nationwide in a variety of Investment Fund and Management categories, including private equity fund formation, hedge funds and mutual/registered funds, according to Legal 500 U.S. 2011.
  
  
• “This firm’s breadth of expertise allows it to handle complicated products that encompass aspects of hedge funds and private equity. The team excels in the formation, operation and regulation of private and registered funds, and has considerable expertise in tax, derivatives and litigation.” Chambers USA 2011
  
  
• Davis Polk was shortlisted for the Chambers USA Awards for Excellence in the Investment Funds category. “Awards for Excellence” recognize achievements over the past year and are based on research for the 2011 edition of Chambers USA: America’s Leading Lawyers for Business.

Registered Investment Companies

Investment Management Regulatory Advice

M&A - Investment Management

Investment Funds Litigation and Investigations

Compliance

Offshore Funds

Hedge Funds

Private Equity Funds