Barbash, Breslow and Rozenblit Discuss Hedge Fund Allocations, Restructurings and Advisory Boards

Liquidity and performance presentation are only two of the myriad issues facing hedge fund managers. See “Liquidity and Performance Representations Present Potential Pitfalls for Hedge Fund Managers” (Mar. 31, 2016). Hedge fund and private equity managers must also be wary of numerous issues that can trigger conflicts of interest or anti-fraud violations, including expense allocations, restructuring and the use of advisory boards. See “Full Disclosure of Portfolio Company Fee and Payment Arrangements May Reduce Risk of Conflicts and Enforcement Action” (Nov. 12, 2015). During a recent Practising Law Institute program, panelists discussed these and other topics. Barry P. Barbash, a former Director of the SEC Division of Investment Management and now a partner at Willkie Farr & Gallagher, moderated the program, which featured Stephanie R. Breslow, a partner at Schulte Roth & Zabel; and Igor Rozenblit, co-leader of the Private Funds Unit of the SEC Office of Compliance Inspections and Examinations. This article summarizes the panelists’ discussion of these issues. For additional commentary from Breslow, see “Schulte Partner Stephanie Breslow Discusses Tools for Managing Hedge Fund Crises Caused by Liquidity Problems, Poor Performance or Regulatory Issues” (Jan. 9, 2014). For further insight from Rozenblit, see “SEC’s Rozenblit and Law Firm Partners Explain the SEC’s Enforcement Priorities and Offer Tips on How Hedge Fund and Private Equity Managers Can Avoid Enforcement Action (Part Three of Four)” (Jan. 15, 2015).

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