Timothy Spangler

Timothy Spangler focuses his legal practice on the intersection of alternative investment management and financial technology innovations. He assists his clients with the formation, structuring and negotiation of private investment vehicles across numerous jurisdictions around the world. He regularly advises fund sponsors and promoters on the structuring and launch of hedge funds, private equity funds and venture capital funds, as well as with respect to their co-investment arrangements, internal partnerships and personal investments. On a selective basis, he advises potential investors in private investment funds. Timothy also has particular experience counseling clients on the ongoing compliance obligations of investment management firms operating in a rapidly evolving global regulatory landscape, including the Investment Advisers Act of 1940, the Financial Services and Markets Act 2000 and the Alternative Investment Fund Managers Directive. Timothy also advises clients on the impact of blockchain, cryptocurrencies and digital assets on the financial services industry and the innovation economy. Timothy has practiced law around the world, including New York and London. He is a frequent author and speaker on issues regarding developments in alternative investment funds and financial technology. When he is not working, you can find Timothy following the rising and falling fortunes of his beloved Fulham FC in the Premier League and beyond.