Simmons & Simmons

Being ‘well plugged in to the hedge fund industry’ allows Simmons & Simmons to support fund managers looking to structure and launch complex new products, with a focus on bespoke structures and fee arrangements in addition to expertise in emerging asset classes such as fintech and digital assets. Devarshi Saksena leads the team, providing support across the life cycle of hedge funds, including structuring, regulation and marketing. Lucian Firth assists with the structuring of hedge funds and managed accounts, while also spearheading the practice group’s ESG work. Sarah Crabb specialises in the structuring of open-ended fund structures, with particular expertise in the fintech and digital asset sectors. Described as ’the doyen of UK hedge fund lawyers,’ Iain Cullen is noted for handling the launch of several of the UK’s largest hedge fund structures, while managing associates Tom Pointer and Kate Tracey both advise on a range of regulatory regimes, including AIFMD and MiFID II, with the latter also assisting on ESG matters.