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At LawVisory, we help investment managers, fund sponsors, and institutional allocators navigate the full spectrum of legal and compliance responsibilities—from formation to fundraising, operations to exits. Whether you’re launching a hedge fund, scaling a real estate investment platform, managing private equity or venture capital portfolios, investing in commodities, currencies, or digital assets, or overseeing a complex family office, our team delivers smart, confidential legal counsel built for your mandate.
We understand the operational pressure and regulatory scrutiny facing investment professionals. Our approach blends deep experience with agile execution—so you can stay focused on growing capital, seizing opportunity, and protecting your downside.
Our Core Investment Practice Areas
Hedge Funds
We advise hedge fund managers on the full fund lifecycle—from formation, investor onboarding, and regulatory registrations, to trading compliance, fee structures, and fund governance. Our clients span long/short equity, global macro, multi-strategy, and quantitative fund strategies. Services include:
- Fund structuring (domestic and offshore)
- Compliance with SEC, CFTC/NFA, and state blue sky laws
- Side letters, placement agent agreements, and prime brokerage negotiations
- Ongoing adviser compliance programs and annual reviews
Private Equity & Venture Capital
From term sheet to exit, we support PE and VC firms with practical legal guidance across fund formation, capital deployment, and portfolio management. We bring clarity to complex capital stacks and cross-border transactions. Services include:
- Fund formation and LP negotiations
- Advising on co-investment structures and SPVs
- Corporate governance and fiduciary obligations
- Investment committee protocols and waterfall modeling
- Regulatory compliance and Form ADV/13D/G filings
Real Estate Funds
Real estate fund sponsors trust LawVisory for tailored legal support across acquisitions, financing, joint ventures, and fund operations. We understand the nuances of asset classes—residential, commercial, industrial, mixed-use—and the regulatory frameworks behind each deal. Services include:
- Fund structuring and offering documentation
- Operating and joint venture agreements
- Tax structuring and 1031 exchange planning
- Investor disclosures and marketing compliance
- SEC/FINRA advertising rule navigation
Commodities, Currencies & Crypto
We help clients operate confidently in volatile and regulated asset classes. Whether you trade commodities, hold exposure to foreign exchange, or develop tokenized investment vehicles, we offer guidance rooted in the latest legal interpretations and enforcement trends. Services include:
- CFTC and NFA compliance for commodity pool operators
- Structuring tokenized funds and SPVs under SEC exemptions
- Stablecoin and FX exposure legal frameworks
- AML/CFT policy design and compliance training
- Custody, valuation, and disclosure guidance for alternative assets
Investor Services (Family Offices & Allocators)
Institutional allocators and sophisticated family offices rely on LawVisory for strategic legal support across governance, diligence, structuring, and outsourced GC needs. Our experience on both sides of the investment equation ensures practical advice, no matter the asset class. Services include:
- Investment policy creation and decision governance
- Fund due diligence and monitoring
- Economic rights structuring, including carried interest
- Entity formation and asset protection
- Estate, trust, and succession counsel
- Tailored outsourced General Counsel mandates
Contact Us
+1 202-854-0515
info@lawvisory.com
1250 Connecticut Ave NW #700, Washington, DC 20036
Why LawVisory
- Attorney-Client Privileged: Your sensitive fund strategies and structures are handled in complete confidence.
- Custom Mandates: Whether you need help across your legal stack or with one critical project, we adapt to your needs.
- SEC and Global Focus: We align every solution with US regulatory expectations—while accommodating international capital flows and strategies.
- Agile, Senior-Level Support: Our clients work directly with experienced attorneys—no junior teams or handoffs.
Let’s explore how LawVisory can support your investment goals with discreet, world-class legal and compliance counsel.