For over a decade, we have built a strong reputation by providing trusted business acumen and legal counsel to investment advisers – bringing an unrivaled depth of expertise in the areas of investment and securities law. But our clients are also entrepreneurs seeking expert guidance that reaches beyond entity establishment, corporate governance, securities transactions and regulation; they are securities personnel looking for guidance from an experienced team of practitioners; they are private investment funds seeking a successful launch; and they are some of the most highly respected financial institutions in the country.
We invite you to learn more about the Hamburger Law Firm. Explore our practice areas, get to know our attorneys, and perhaps begin to see why, despite the complexities of our practice, our clear focus on delivering valuable, trusted counsel and extraordinary service have earned us our stellar reputation.
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The road to independence can be exhilarating enough without unnecessary risk. We help start-ups and breakaway brokers confidently navigate a host of complex issues, from business and commercial to employment transition to securities regulations. We allow them to focus on what matters most – building a successful business aligned with their vision and values; so they are left to tend to their client relationships and managing assets. 
Growing and maturing advisers face unique challenges. They have small business considerations such as contracts, employment issues, and risk management, but they are immersed in a highly-regulated environment with shifting business, regulatory compliance and legal challenges. Add to that entity lifecycle matters such as continuity and succession and our role as our clients’ most trusted advisor becomes an obvious one. We help our clients navigate those arduous and time-consuming legal issues, so they can focus on growing a profitable business. 
Whether starting a new venture, managing an established firm, or exploring the acquisition or sale of your business, we provide driven entrepreneurs with the business insight and legal counsel essential to advancing their business interests. Simply put, we’re attorneys who think like business owners – adept and experienced strategists, negotiators, and dealmakers whose comprehensive guidance takes into account the benefits, risks and business impact of every transaction. 
The world that lies beyond a wirehouse is not flat. Employees of brokerage firms, banks, and trust companies need guidance when planning a transition to another firm or independence. In short, we help these securities personnel envision, plan, and implement a successful transition. Many know us as legal counsel to some of the most highly visible transitions in the securities industry. But we are even more proud of our role in the transitions you have never heard of. 
The Hamburger Law Firm represents all types of private funds, including hedge funds, real estate funds, private equity funds and venture funds. From concept to formation, we work closely with fund managers to determine the optimal structure and develop tailored offering documents to meet their needs. And once a fund is open, we remain available to address their ongoing concerns. 
When some of the securities industry’s most prolific firms need collaboration with in-house counsel or assistance with legal project management, or when investment advisers need to augment the capabilities of their trusted local counsel, we respond to the call. We have represented some of the nation’s leading financial institutions – from independent investment advisers and broker-dealers to RIA custodians to family offices – with some of their most challenging legal issues. 
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