Practice Description:

Beth Smigel is partner in the firm’s Financial Services, Private Funds and Capital Markets department. Beth’s practice includes forming and structuring both domestic and offshore private investment funds (including hedge funds and fund of funds) and advising with respect to ongoing operational matters for the funds. In addition, Beth advises and assists U.S. and non-U.S. investment advisers with respect to registration under the U.S. Investment Advisers Act of 1940 and compliance matters arising thereunder, including assisting in preparation of compliance manuals and code of ethics. Beth also counsels investment advisers and investment funds with regard to various U.S. regulatory matters, including those arising under the U.S. Securities Act of 1933, the U.S. Investment Company Act of 1940, the Commodity Exchange Act as well as SEC, FINRA, NFA, CFTC and Blue Sky compliance issues.