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From Vol. 4 No.40 (Nov. 10, 2011)
Sean R. O’Brien Launches Boutique Law Firm Focused on Hedge Fund Litigation
Seasoned litigator Sean R. O’Brien recently launched O’Brien LLP, a litigation firm with extensive experience in, and a special focus on, the hedge fund industry and hedge fund related disputes. O’Brien LLP’s attorneys prevailed this year in a jury trial in Texas State Court on behalf of an affiliate of Touradji Capital Management, LP, recovering over $3 million dollars in damages and attorneys’ fees, and obtaining a judgment of dismissal of all claims asserted against its client. For a discussion of a related matter, see “New York State Supreme Court Dismisses Intentional Infliction of Emotional Distress Claim in Suit by Former Employees Against Hedge Fund Manager Touradji Capital,” The Hedge Fund Law Report, Vol. 3, No. 23 (Jun. 11, 2010). O’Brien LLP’s attorneys also recently resolved an insider trading lawsuit brought by the Securities Exchange Commission against Trivium Capital Management, LP, with a complete dismissal of the action. In addition, the firm’s attorneys have represented firms in criminal and civil trade secret disputes, including the successful representation of the energy risk manager of Amaranth Advisors following its dissolution. For analysis by O’Brien LLP attorneys, see “Portability and Protection of Hedge Fund Investment Track Records,” above, in this issue of The Hedge Fund Law Report.
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From Vol. 4 No.40 (Nov. 10, 2011)
Offshore Law Firm Bedell Cristin Expands Operations in BVI and Singapore and Launches Management Services in Mauritius
Offshore law firm Bedell Cristin recently announced that it is expanding operations in BVI and Singapore and that it has launched its Mauritius Management Services. See “Hedging into Africa through Cayman and Mauritius,” The Hedge Fund Law Report, Vol. 4, No. 7 (Feb. 25, 2011).
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From Vol. 4 No.25 (Jul. 27, 2011)
Cole-Frieman LLP & Mallon P.C. Merge to Form Boutique Hedge Fund Law Practice
On July 27, 2011, two San Francisco-based law firms, Cole-Frieman LLP and Mallon P.C., announced that their firms will merge to create Cole-Frieman & Mallon LLP. The combined firm will be a boutique generalist firm focusing on hedge fund managers and hedge fund investors.
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From Vol. 3 No.5 (Feb. 4, 2010)
Hedge Fund-Focused Channel Islands Law Firms Mourant and Ozannes to Merge
On February 3, 2010, Mourant du Feu & Jeune and Ozannes, two law firms in the Channel Islands, announced their intention to merge. The deal, which is subject to regulatory approval, will be structured as a full economic merger of the existing businesses, effective May 1, 2010.
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From Vol. 2 No.50 (Dec. 17, 2009)
Hogan & Hartson and Lovells Vote to Combine Effective May 1, 2010
On December 15, 2009, international law firms Hogan & Hartson LLP (founded in Washington, D.C.) and Lovells LLP (with a principal place of business in London) jointly announced that their respective partnerships approved the merger of their firms. The combined firm will be known as Hogan Lovells, effective May 1, 2010.
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From Vol. 2 No.48 (Dec. 3, 2009)
Conyers Dill to Offer Cyprus Advice out of Moscow Office
On December 1, 2009, multi-jurisdictional law firm Conyers Dill & Pearman announced that it will be adding Cyprus legal advice to its roster of jurisdictions. The Cyprus practice will be launched out of Conyers’ Moscow office, and the firm will provide advice on all aspects of Cyprus corporate law.
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From Vol. 2 No.45 (Nov. 11, 2009)
Liongate Capital Management Announces Opening of Office in Dubai
On November 10, 2009, fund of hedge funds manager Liongate Capital Management announced the opening of its Dubai office and the award of a license by the Dubai Financial Services Authority to operate from the Dubai International Financial Centre.
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From Vol. 2 No.40 (Oct. 7, 2009)
Northern Trust to Provide Custody and Administration Services for Hedge Fund Managers that use Merlin Securities as a Prime Broker
In an article in our September 24, 2009 issue, we discussed the emergence of smaller prime brokers to fill the services void left by the focus of larger prime brokers on their larger hedge fund clients. See “Boutique Prime Brokers are Emerging to Provide Services to Small and Mid-Size Hedge Funds Marginalized by Larger Prime Brokers,” The Hedge Fund Law Report, Vol. 2, No. 38 (Sep. 24, 2009). One of the points made in that article is that certain smaller prime brokers are partnering with trust companies to offer segregated, safer custody of hedge fund customer assets, as well as administration services. See also “Hedge Funds Turning to Prime Brokerage Trust Affiliates For Added Protection Against Prime Broker Insolvencies,” The Hedge Fund Law Report, Vol. 2, No. 25 (Jun. 24, 2009). Consistent with this trend, on September 29, 2009, Northern Trust and Merlin Securities announced an agreement whereby Northern Trust will provide Merlin prime brokerage clients with fully integrated access to Northern Trust’s global custody and administration services.
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From Vol. 2 No.31 (Aug. 5, 2009)
Direct Access Partners and C3 Offer Hedge Funds Robust Compliance Software in Anticipation of Increased Regulatory Reporting
On August 5, 2009, Direct Access Partners LLC, the institutional agency brokerage firm providing hedge funds with best execution and institutional trading support services, announced that as part of its suite of services, it will make C3’s comprehensive compliance software available.
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From Vol. 2 No.25 (Jun. 24, 2009)
Capital Market Risk Advisors and Risk Fundamentals Announce Joint Venture to Provide Institutional Investors, Hedge Funds and Funds of Funds with Holistic Services to Address Quantitative and Qualitative Risks
On June 24, 2009, Capital Market Risk Advisors (CMRA) and Risk Fundamentals announced a joint venture combining CMRA’s risk management and risk governance consulting services with Risk Fundamentals’ risk transparency software. The joint initiative will provide institutional investors, hedge funds and funds of funds with holistic services to address both quantitative and qualitative risks.
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