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Sponsored Q&A: Harneys

In a two-part article Harneys investment funds partner Jonathan Culshaw responds to What do fund managers expect from their legal counsel? and Why do hedge funds still need offshore fund structures?

Hedge Funds Review | 05 Aug 2011

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Sponsored Q&A: Finab and Sadis Goldberg

New regulatory and reporting requirements will force hedge funds managers to fine-tune their processes. Finab’s Wilton McDonald and Sadis & Goldberg’s Ron Geffner look at what can be expected

Hedge Funds Review | 05 Aug 2011

Investors turn to detectives to help vet hedge funds

Background checks and investigations have become a standard part of hedge fund operational due diligence reviews.

Hedge Funds Review | 01 Jun 2011secure

Cayman law firms optimistic about future of jurisdiction

Legal firms in the Cayman Islands are in confident mood as clarity around European Union and US regulation looks likely to give the jurisdiction more opportunities than cause for concern.

Hedge Funds Review | 30 Apr 2011

Litigation rulings help clarify situation for investors and hedge funds

A series of high-profile Cayman Islands court judgements on redemptions and creditors have helped to clarify the language and documentation used by hedge funds.

Hedge Funds Review | 30 Apr 2011

Video: Hedge fund documentation has become clearer as result of financial crisis

Investors and their lawyers have learned to refine and clarify hedge fund documentation as the result of the financial crisis and several decisions emanating from the Cayman Islands courts.

Hedge Funds Review | 11 Apr 2011 | screening image

Cayman Islands and British Virgin Islands courts disagree on circumstances for winding up hedge funds

If and how a hedge fund can be wound up and placed into official liquidation at the request of a dissatisfied investor has been the subject of recent decisions by the Grand Court in Cayman.

Hedge Funds Review | 07 Apr 2011secure

Maltese law firms see increase in hedge fund business as outside firms eye market opportunities

Malta’s legal services sector continues to expand. More firms are looking at the merits of specialisation while there are hints of foreign law firms interested in moving into the hedge fund jurisdiction.......

Hedge Funds Review | 23 Dec 2010

Sponsored article: Planning and consultation key when setting up a hedge fund

When setting up a hedge fund, many areas need to be considered such as the legal form, jurisdiction, whether to list the fund, tax, management structures as well as directors and legal counsel.

Hedge Funds Review | 23 Dec 2010

Madoff feeder funds face recovery challenges

Court-appointed liquidators trying to recover assets funnelled to Bernard Madoff through British Virgin Islands feeder funds are pursuing claims. It could be years before investors see results.

Hedge Funds Review | 05 Oct 2010

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