Offshore legal counsel has larger role in post 2008 hedge fund world

Closer scrutiny of documents and more negotiation around the terms of the vehicles being offered by hedge fund managers has meant a larger role being played by offshore legal counsel.

hfr-spr11-logo

In the aftermath of 2008, the role of offshore and the offshore legal firms have come into sharp focus. Litigation going through offshore courts, particularly in the Cayman Islands and the British Virgin Islands, has often helped to clarify documentation. Equally, some of the judgements have given fund managers, investors and their legal counsel pause for thought.

“I think we will have to constantly keep abreast of legal precedent set by the courts and decide if it has application to us,” notes

Only users who have a paid subscription or are part of a corporate subscription are able to print or copy content.

To access these options, along with all other subscription benefits, please contact info@risk.net or view our subscription options here: http://subscriptions.risk.net/subscribe

You are currently unable to copy this content. Please contact info@risk.net to find out more.

Sorry, our subscription options are not loading right now

Please try again later. Get in touch with our customer services team if this issue persists.

New to Risk.net? View our subscription options

Most read articles loading...

You need to sign in to use this feature. If you don’t have a Risk.net account, please register for a trial.

Sign in
You are currently on corporate access.

To use this feature you will need an individual account. If you have one already please sign in.

Sign in.

Alternatively you can request an individual account here