Schulte Roth & Zabel LLP’s transactional tax team in New York is highly active in the investment funds space, advising major hedge funds, private equity firms, and alternative asset managers on a broad range of issues. The practice has considerable experience in the emerging digital economy sector, recently advising Pantera Capital in relation to its investments in cryptocurrency and blockchain venture technology, as well as in the CLO market. Alan Waldenberg has a strong reputation for handling M&A, restructurings and workouts, and international investments, particularly those involving investment funds. He leads the team alongside Shlomo Twerski, recently instructed in relation to hedge fund and management company structures, private investment funds, and FATCA issues. Philippe Benedict is well versed in the tax aspects of securitizations, fund formation and structuring, and spin-offs. David Wermuth regularly represents investment managers, while Elie Zolty’s experience encompasses onshore and offshore investment funds, private equity partnerships, REITs, and real estate joint ventures.
Testimonials
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‘David Wermuth is a very talented tax attorney. He is responsive, knows the industry we are in very well and is creative. David is not too conservative but still prioritizes protecting our firm. David is a pleasure to work with.’
Key clients
- Alpha Wave Global
- Cerberus Capital Management, L.P.
Work highlights
- Advised on the formation and operation of a number of Cerberus Capital Management fund products.
- Advised Pantera Capital on the tax structure for its investment funds focused on cryptocurrency and blockchain venture technology.