Funds
Navigating the complex regulatory and structural landscape of fund formation and operation requires experienced legal counsel. Baksay Law advises clients across the full spectrum of fund types, including hedge funds, private equity funds, venture capital funds, and hybrid or bespoke fund structures. Whether you’re launching your first fund or managing a sophisticated portfolio of entities, Baksay Law delivers tailored legal solutions designed to meet your objectives and regulatory obligations.
Hedge Funds
Structuring fund entities (including traditional, master-feeder, and mini-master arrangements)
Drafting offering documents (including private placement memoranda, subscription agreements, side letters)
Advising on investment adviser registration and exemptions (including SEC, CFTC, NFA)
Implementing incentive allocation and management fee structures
Assisting with compliance programs under U.S. (federal) law
Reviewing marketing and advertising materials in light of regulatory compliance requirements
Advising on custodial, trading, and prime brokerage agreements
Private Equity Funds
Structuring closed-end funds and parallel vehicles
Drafting limited partnership agreements and investor documentation
Advising on co-investment vehicles and managed accounts
Regulatory compliance, including Form ADV and Form PF filings
Negotiating with institutional investors and fund-of-funds
Addressing conflicts of interest and fiduciary obligations
Supporting M&A and portfolio company transactions
Venture Capital Funds
Formation of venture capital (including micro-VC) funds
Compliance with the Venture Capital Exemption and other regulatory regimes
Drafting deal documentation, including SAFEs, convertible notes, and preferred equity
Structuring GP/LP economic arrangements and carry vehicles
Advising on fundraising strategy and LP engagement
Navigating secondary sales, rollups, and fund continuation vehicles
Ongoing Regulatory and Operational Support
Regulatory filings and examinations (including SEC, CFTC, FINRA)
General partner and management company governance
Compliance program design and implementation
Fund restructurings, wind-downs, and secondary transactions
Employment, compensation, and incentive equity matters
Cross-border and tax structuring in collaboration with tax advisors
Baksay Law’s fund management practice combines legal precision with market insight. We don’t just understand the rules—we understand your business. Whether you're structuring a flagship fund, navigating compliance challenges, or scaling operations globally, we serve as trusted advisors to fund sponsors throughout the lifecycle of the fund.





