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In-house changes: the use of in-house lawyers

The role of in-house lawyers in hedge fund management companies is changing all the time. Hedge Funds Reviewtalks to general counsel about their jobs.

Hedge Funds Review | 01 Mar 2010 | secure

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NEWS ANALYSIS: Insider trading case has implications for hedge funds industry

The course of the largest hedge fund insider trading case in history, with the Galleon hedge funds at the centre, will continue to attract close attention over the coming months. There are over 20 acc......

Hedge Funds Review | 19 Feb 2010

Mourant and Ozannes to merge

Channel Islands law firms Mourant du Feu & Jeune and Ozannes have announced merger plans.

Hedge Funds Review | 03 Feb 2010

On again, off again: onshore vs offshore

On or off? Regulated or unregulated? As hedge fund managers dither and investors vacillate, lawyers are finding it even more difficult than usual to offer definitive advice. Hedge Funds Review finds out......

Hedge Funds Review | 02 Feb 2010 | secure

Meeting global challenges

The size of Malta’s legal practices may be small compared with other jurisdictions, but the island state believes quality, rather than quantity, is what distinguishes its legal services.

Hedge Funds Review | 01 Feb 2010 | secure

Choice and flexibility characterise

Castigated in the past for its detailed regulation, Malta’s legislative framework for the fund industry is now seen as a competitive advantage within the EU.

Hedge Funds Review | 01 Feb 2010 | secure

Growing jurisdiction plans for expansion

Malta’s fund industry has seen exceptional growth from a low base. While other jurisdictions have been contracting, Malta continued to expand in 2008 and 2009. Now it is determined to build on its s......

Hedge Funds Review | 01 Feb 2010 | secure

Lehman respondents file appeal

A number of parties to the Lehman Brothers “client money application” have appealed against the December judgment of Mr Justice Briggs in an attempt to clarify issues in the case.

Hedge Funds Review | 27 Jan 2010

Hedge fund consultant sues former employees

The hedge fund research and advisory company Aksia has filed a lawsuit against two former employees who joined a rival in December 2009, accusing them of stealing confidential client information and research,......

Hedge Funds Review | 15 Jan 2010

Hybrid fund structures embrace innovation

Hybrid structured funds can be used to access a variety of underlying assets, from fixed-income investments to alternative asset classes. Three jurisdictions have emerged as leaders in offering credible,......

Hedge Funds Review | 11 Jan 2010 | secure

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