Practice Area
Bull Harttraft is a hedge fund and private equity law firm for emerging and established managers. Our fund formation lawyers structure and launch private investment funds, from hedge funds and private equity vehicles to venture, real estate and digital asset funds, then keep the manager compliant after launch.
What We Do
Formation, securities, and compliance counsel for hedge funds, private equity funds, and the managers behind them.
Domestic LPs and LLCs, master-feeder and offshore structures, with the full PPM, LPA, and subscription document set.
Closed-end fund and GP entity structuring, carried interest and management fee terms, and co-investment vehicles.
Regulation D private placements, investor accreditation, and Investment Company Act exemptions for the fund.
Fund structures for crypto strategies, including custody, valuation, and staking.
SEC and state registration, Form ADV, and Advisers Act compliance infrastructure.
Single-asset vehicles, diversified portfolios, and opportunity zone funds.
Form D, blue sky, Form ADV amendments, and Form PF filings.
Side letters, MFN provisions, accreditation, and LP communications.
From fund formation to ongoing compliance, we guide managers through every stage of the fund lifecycle.
Representative Matters
Select engagements reflecting the scope of our fund practice.
Fund Formation
Formed a Delaware LP with Cayman feeder for a quantitative digital asset hedge fund. Developed valuation policies for illiquid token positions.
RIA Compliance
Registered a $150M+ crypto manager with the SEC as an investment adviser. Built the compliance manual, custody policies, and trading procedures.
Common Questions
Before taking outside capital. A hedge fund attorney sets up the fund and management entities, drafts the offering documents, and confirms which securities and adviser registration rules apply, so the launch does not need to be unwound later.
No. We advise hedge funds, private equity funds, venture funds, and real estate funds across strategies. Our digital asset experience is an addition for managers who hold tokens, not a requirement.
A private equity lawyer structures the fund and GP, negotiates economics such as carried interest and management fees, prepares the LPA and side letters, and handles securities filings for the offering.
Yes. As your investment fund lawyers we stay on for Form ADV and Form PF filings, Advisers Act compliance, investor communications, and new side letters as the fund grows.