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Christopher Hilditch

Partner

London – One Eagle Place

Co-Head of Investment Funds, London. Advises entrepreneurial and institutional investment managers, other financial services firms and investment funds, especially hedge funds, credit funds, hybrid funds, co-investment funds and distressed funds.

Chris joined the firm in 2002 to establish the London office.

He has over 30 years of experience advising many of the highest profile and most innovative private funds across a wide range of strategies. He provides practical and strategic advice on the structuring and operation of funds and investment management firms, including fundraising, strategic transactions and seed investments, investor issues, investment transactions and financing as well as regulatory and compliance matters.

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Recognitions
  • Chambers UK, Investment Funds: Hedge Funds, 2006-2026
  • The Hedge Fund Journal Award for Outstanding Contribution
  • Legal 500 UK, Hall of Fame, Hedge Funds, 2006-2026
  • Named as a leading hedge fund lawyer in:
    • Chambers Europe
    • IFLR1000
    • PLC Cross-border Investment Funds Handbook
    • Expert Guide to the Best of the Best – Investment Funds
    • Expert Guide to the World’s Leading Banking, Finance and Transactional Law Lawyers – Investment Funds
    • Best Lawyers
    • Who’s Who Legal: The International Who’s Who of Private Funds Lawyers
Capabilities and industries
Community
  • Law Society
  • City of London Solicitors Company
  • International Bar Association
Credentials
Education
  • College of Law, Common Professional Exam and Law Society Finals
  • Pembroke College, University of Oxford, MA, Honours
Admissions
  • England and Wales