Paul Hastings LLP

Paul Hastings LLP's investment funds and private capital team stands out for its work on fund organisation, seed funding proposals, and open-end products, and related hedge fund structuring matters. The team is jointly led by global chair John Budetti who joined from Kirkland & Ellis LLP in April 2023, along with Josh Sternoff and Michael Rosella from the New York office. In California, Art Zwickel and Yousuf Dhamee are active members of the team, advising an asset management affiliate of JPMorgan Chase & Co with regulatory matters, and due diligence regarding proposed investments. The team also provides cross-border regulatory, particularly SEC related, advice for funds based in Asia. Also based in California, Alicia Harrison assists with representing Medina Value Partners in a buy-out litigation, and continuing to serve as outside counsel in funds structuring for various hedge fund managers. New York's Ira Kustin is another key contact, handling hybrid fund matters.