Our Approach

 

Our lawyers have in-depth experience advising some of the largest and most innovative hedge funds in the United States and around the world. Working with our Equity Derivatives and Credit Groups, we have been at the forefront of innovation in the use of structured equity and structured credit techniques to create new hedge fund products.

In addition, our highly experienced broker-dealer practice provides us with in-depth knowledge of the day-to-day trading issues and any developing market trends that may impact hedge fund performance, including those relating to prime brokers.

Awards and Rankings

  • We ranked among the top law firms in nationwide hedge funds and was one of only four firms recommended for client service in the category, according to Chambers USA 2011. “The lawyers are incredibly thoughtful, very thorough and have a remarkable amount of knowledge. The firm has consciously built a client-oriented service.”

  • Davis Polk’s hedge fund practice is a “’…high-end fixture in the marketplace’ that can comfortably represent over half of the top 20 hedge fund managers.” Legal 500 U.S. 2011