Matheson Ormsby Prentice Top Legal Adviser In Europe For Hedge
Funds
LONDON - Leading
Irish corporate law firm Matheson Ormsby Prentice was last evening
(7 March 2007) named European Law Firm of the Year by The Hedge
Fund Journal at their inaugural awards ceremony, which celebrated
the leading service providers to the European Hedge Funds industry.
The winning firms were chosen for their market presence and
reputation in the hedge sector following extensive client and
peer research.
The Asset Management Group at Matheson Ormsby
Prentice acts for six of the 10 largest hedge fund managers
in Europe, including the three largest. The firm has one of
the largest hedge fund practices in Ireland, and is the only
Irish law firm with funds lawyers based in London servicing
the hedge fund community there.
Commenting on the accolade, Michael Jackson,
partner and head of the firm's Asset Management Group, commented:
"We were particularly pleased to receive this award, as
it is the first time that the contribution of individual lawyers
and law firms to the European hedge fund sector has been recognised.
We are delighted that the judging panel recognised the strength
and depth of our team and the success of our client-focussed
strategy."
