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Firm Overview

Instead of trying to be everything to everybody, we’ve made a name for ourselves by delivering what our clients need most: in-depth, hands-on legal counsel throughout the financial services sector — and beyond.

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Firm News

There’s a lot going on at Schulte — we’re wrapping up high-profile matters, welcoming talented new lawyers, speaking on issues that affect our clients, and more.

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Pro Bono

Throughout our history, Schulte has provided comprehensive pro bono services to local and national nonprofit organizations. Today, we serve more than 50 nonprofits and work to advance a variety of social justice causes.

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Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

Inside the firm, we work hard to attract diverse, talented lawyers and encourage their career growth and advancement. And outside the office, we’re active in volunteer drives and local initiatives that support underrepresented groups.

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Social Responsibility

We take doing “good work” seriously — whether we’re talking about our high ethical standards or the way in which we foster a positive and inclusive culture for our personnel and support local communities.

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Offices

  • New York

    • 919 Third Avenue
    • New York, NY 10022
    • United States of America
      • +1 212.756.2000 Phone
      • +1 212.593.5955 Fax
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  • Washington, DC

    • 555 13th Street, NW, Suite 6W
    • Washington, DC 20004
    • United States of America
      • +1 202.729.7470 Phone
      • +1 202.730.4520 Fax
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  • London

    • One Eagle Place
    • London SW1Y 6AF
    • United Kingdom
      • +44 (0) 20 7081 8000 Phone
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Business & Finance

Hedge Funds

Schulte has unparalleled experience advising hedge fund managers in the United States, the United Kingdom and around the world. With market-leading experience and an appreciation of both legal and business perspectives, we provide comprehensive support to hedge fund managers on all aspects and stages of their operation, from fund structuring and tax matters to compliance and litigation.

“A superb group. [They] do a fantastic job; what I value is their deep knowledge of the hedge fund market and their clarity in communicating what they know.” — Chambers USA

Types of Funds Represented

We represent more than 400 hedge fund, private equity fund and fund-of-funds managers and thousands of investment funds globally.

  • Activist
  • Commodities
  • Credit and high-yield
  • Credit opportunity
  • Distressed
  • Emerging markets
  • Energy
  • Event-driven
  • Global macro
  • Hybrid
  • Lending
  • Leveraged buyout
  • Long/short equity
  • Multi-manager
  • Multi-strategy
  • Principal protected
  • Private equity
  • Quantitative
  • Real estate
  • Relative value
  • Venture capital

Schulte is also one of only a few law firms with a dedicated group of lawyers who focus on regulatory and compliance matters particular to hedge funds. With this specialized knowledge and our long history in the market, it is no surprise that we serve as principal counsel to many of the leading domestic and international funds and fund managers.

Representative Experience

Fund Structuring and Marketing

  • Fund structuring, formation and documentation
  • Advice on “market” terms for funds based on their investment strategies
  • Structuring of hybrid hedge/private equity funds
  • Seed-capital arrangements
  • Advice on fund marketing materials, including regulatory issues
  • Side letter negotiations
  • Advice and negotiation of agreements with prime brokers and administrators

Investments

  • Acquisition and financing of fund investments
  • Derivative transactions
  • Representation in bankruptcy proceedings
  • Proxy contests

Compliance/Litigation

  • Advice on trading rules and compliance
  • U.S. and U.K. investment adviser registration and compliance
  • CFTC registration and exemptions
  • Representation in enforcement actions and litigation matters
  • Schedule 13D, 13G, and 13F and Section 16 filings
  • Advice on managing conflicts of interest

Management Companies

  • Employee and partner compensation arrangements and tax planning
  • Management succession
  • Golden handcuffs and restrictive covenants
  • Estate planning
  • Sales, acquisitions, spin-offs and internal and external exit strategies

Resources

Firm News

Schulte Wins ‘Best Onshore Law Firm’ at HFM US Hedge Fund Services Awards 2020

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The Legal 500 UK 2020 Recognizes Schulte as a Leading Law Firm

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Schulte Recognized as a Leading Firm by Chambers USA

Publications

Co-Investments Go Mainstream

Firm News

Schulte Named ‘Leading Global Law Firm’ at The Hedge Fund Journal Awards 2019

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Publications

Schulte partners author Prequin Vital Insight article

September 21, 2023

Schulte partners Stephanie Breslow, Peter Greene and Joseph Smith recently authored the Vital Insight article “Three key trends for alternative asset managers” for the Service Providers in Alternatives 2023: Preqin Report. The...

Firm News

SRZ Advised ClearAlpha Technologies on Launch of Flagship Fund

June 7, 2023

Schulte Roth & Zabel advised ClearAlpha Technologies on the launch of its flagship fund, Niche Plus. ClearAlpha Technologies is a new multi-manager multi-strategy hedge fund. According to Co-Founder and CIO Brian Hurst, “[w]e're focusing on...

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The Legal 500 US 2023 Recognized SRZ as a Leading Law Firm

June 7, 2023

The Legal 500 US 2023 recognized Schulte Roth & Zabel as a leading law firm with the firm and lawyers described by client testimonials as “relentless and focused... consistently responsive, thorough, and conscientious” and noting that...

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