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Limited opportunities for expansion
What new services will the legal profession offer over the next 12–18 months? Will legal firms continue to diversify into other hedge fund-related activities (such as fund administration, marketing support, provision of directors) or should they focus…
See you in court?
Will there be increased litigation in the coming months/year related to the events of 2008? In general do you expect to see more litigation relating to hedge funds over the medium to longer term? What do you think will be the main issues/areas of…
Emerging markets offer promise
Where are the new or expanding markets for hedge fund legal services? Will law firms need a global presence or will they be able to offer only local or regional services to hedge fund clients in future?
Liquidity concerns drive demands
Are the redemption and liquidity requirements demanded by investors affecting hedge fund and fund of hedge fund structures and documentation?
Devil is in the detail
What are the most important legal lessons learnt from the financial crisis for hedge funds?