PATRICK MELLON is a partner in the Investment Funds group in Chicago. His practice focuses on private alternative investment funds — their structuring, management and related regulatory matters. Mr. Mellon regularly advises and represents clients in the organization and operation of hedge funds, funds of funds, commodity pools and private equity-style funds. He has also counseled clients in numerous domestic and offshore fund restructurings and recapitalization situations.
Representative matters include:
- formation and private offerings of investment funds (including domestic and offshore hedge funds, private equity funds, hybrid funds and commodity pools)
- funds of funds
- managed accounts and single investor funds
- feeder fund and managed account platforms
- restructurings of existing funds, including liquidation vehicles
- secondary market transactions
- placement agent agreements and negotiation
Sidley’s award-winning Investment Funds group provides top-tier service to all aspects of the private funds industry. Chambers USA awarded the group top band rankings in Hedge Funds every year since 2008. Sidley has also been named “Law Firm of the Year” in Private Funds/Hedge Funds Law in U.S. News – Best Lawyers 2022 “Best Law Firms.”