Allison Yacker, co-chair of the New York Financial Services group, represents domestic and offshore hedge funds, including fund of funds, private equity funds, commodity pools, investment managers, managed account platforms, banks and broker-dealers on a broad range of corporate, securities, finance and other regulatory matters. She provides structuring, organization and ongoing advice related to hedge funds and private equity funds that employ a broad range of investment strategies and regularly counsels investment managers with respect to state and federal registration issues and preparation of compliance policies and procedures manuals. In addition, Allison advises funds and managers in connection with seeding arrangements.