Simon Firth
Arnold & PorterArnold & Porter‘s hedge fund practice assists established funds in navigating regulatory regimes, notably AIFMD and MiFID, and is also able to support the launch of new fund structures and managed accounts. Practice head Simon Firth maintains a broad practice, advising clients on fund launches and their daily operations, in addition to providing regulatory guidance.
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Key clients
- VWM
- RoboCap Partners
- Curzon Funds
Work highlights
- Acted as UK counsel on the formation of three Cayman Islands litigation funding funds investing in UK litigation: VWM Capital Litigation Fund LP, VWMCAP Litigation Fund LP and VWMCAP Litigation Fund 2 LP.|
- Drafted an alternative investment management agreement and negotiated a sub-investment management agreement for Curzon Funds SPC.
- Provided ad hoc advice to RoboCap Partners on its Cayman/Delaware master-feeder funds, including US securities and tax advice and updating offering documents to reflect a change of investment manager.
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Simon Firth