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Strategic Structure. Smart Compliance. Scalable Growth.
At LawVisory, we provide end-to-end legal and regulatory support for hedge fund managers at every stage—from launch to ongoing operations. Whether you’re an emerging manager building your first fund or a seasoned sponsor optimizing a complex master-feeder structure, our deep understanding of the U.S. and global regulatory frameworks ensures that your hedge fund is not only structured efficiently, but also compliant from day one.
Tailored Fund Formation Services
We specialize in structuring and forming:
- U.S. Domestic Hedge Funds
- Incubator Funds
- Offshore Funds & Master-Feeder Vehicles
Our fund formation process is designed with operational efficiency and investor-readiness in mind. You gain a partner who understands the intricacies of SEC and CFTC compliance, the nuances of investor expectations, and the realities of building a sustainable asset management business.
Domestic Hedge Funds
U.S. hedge funds remain a preferred vehicle for investment managers targeting both U.S. and global capital. We offer a full-service legal framework to launch private investment vehicles with confidence, clarity, and strategic compliance.
Formation Services Include:
- Structuring guidance: legal entities, tax efficiency, sponsor carry, fees, liquidity terms
- Drafting: PPMs, partnership/operating agreements, investment management and subscription documents
- Legal review of investor marketing materials
- Blue sky and Form D filings
- SEC/CFTC registration or exemption analysis
- Side letter drafting and negotiation
- Strategic partner agreements and joint venture structuring
- Advisor referrals: fund admin, audit, prime brokerage, tax, and tech vendors
Ongoing Hedge Fund Legal Support
At LawVisory, we don’t disappear after the fund launches. We become an extension of your team—available for regulatory advice, investor relations, and legal oversight as your assets grow.
Ongoing Services:
- Continuous compliance support and risk assessments
- Updates to offering and governance documents
- Marketing and advertising compliance
- Review of investor communications and disclosures
- SEC/CFTC filing maintenance and audit support
- Legal guidance on investment transactions and regulatory changes
- Representation in exams, inquiries, and enforcement actions
Incubator Hedge Funds
Start lean. Validate your strategy. Launch with momentum.
Our incubator hedge fund solution is ideal for emerging managers looking to trade, build a performance track record, and prepare for capital raising—all while keeping initial legal costs controlled.
Incubator Benefits:
- Trade live capital in a compliant structure
- Build performance history
- Soft-circle potential investors
- Test fund mechanics, operations, and vendor relationships
Incubator Services Include:
- Fund and management company entity setup
- Core governance and capital contribution documentation
- Regulatory guidance tailored to your state and federal status
- Disclaimer preparation and marketing material review
- Structuring roadmap and pre-launch support
- Strategic service provider introductions
Offshore & Master-Feeder Hedge Funds
Raise capital globally. Navigate complex compliance with confidence.
We help fund sponsors structure and launch hedge funds domiciled in leading offshore jurisdictions (e.g., Cayman Islands, BVI, Bermuda), often in master-feeder or parallel structures.
Offshore Fund Services:
- Jurisdiction selection and comparison
- Offshore formation documents and governance structures
- Coordination with local counsel and administrators
- Tax planning in coordination with cross-border advisors
- SEC, FATCA, CRS, AML and KYC compliance protocols
- Global investor onboarding and subscription processes
Contact Us
+1 202-854-0515
info@lawvisory.com
1250 Connecticut Ave NW #700, Washington, DC 20036
Why LawVisory
We go beyond formation. We stay engaged—supporting your regulatory, legal, and operational needs at every step of your fund’s lifecycle. As your trusted outsourced General Counsel or Chief Compliance Officer, we ensure you’re not just compliant, but also positioned to grow with confidence.
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