Practice Areas

Maslon's Business & Securities Group counsels pooled investment vehicles, such as venture-capital funds and hedge funds, in formation, capitalization and ongoing regulatory matters. The formation and capitalization of a pooled investment entity such as a venture-capital fund requires highly specialized legal expertise. Corporate and tax lawyers are frequently required to form and structure the investment entity itself. Securities lawyers are involved to ensure that the private placement of the investment entity's securities is done in compliance with federal and state securities laws and to provide valuable ongoing regulatory assistance. For pooled investment vehicles and their advisers, compliance with the Investment Company Act and the Investment Advisers Act is critical.

Once formed, the entity may require assistance in the acquisition of portfolio company securities, in the case of a venture-capital fund, or in ensuring that the entity is in compliance with securities laws, in the case of a hedge fund.

Whatever the situation, our Business & Securities Group lawyers can provide your fund with the needed expertise.