Credit: mix3r/Adobe Stock Rising Varied Investment Products, Regulatory Activity Drive Demand in Investment Funds
In recent weeks, Davis Polk, Akin, Weil, Stradley Ronon and others have landed lateral partners, signaling the heightened competition for talent.
October 18, 2024 at 11:41 AM
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Investments and Investment Advisory
The original version of this story was published on The American Lawyer
What You Need to Know
- As newer investment products make their way to market, demand has increased for attorneys who specialize in the asset management and investment funds space.
- Increased regulatory oversight and the need for fund companies to stay compliant has also been behind a hiring surge.
- While less common, some law firm attorneys are also being tapped to move into in-house counsel positions.
As more and newer investment funds and alternative vehicles make their way to market, demand for legal work in asset management has shot up, translating to an increase in attorney hires in the practice.
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