How do you choose between domicile and jurisdiction when structuring a fund? Dechert LLP, a global law firm with a market leading financial services and investment management practice, share their expertise. A jurisdictional guide to setting up and managing hedge funds in 16 of the leading private fund domiciles. Chapters follow an identical template making it very easy to compare associated mandatory requirements, laws and regulations across jurisdictions Features a useful 'At-a-glance Comparative Table' Covers all the traditional leading private fund domiciles Provides a helpful consideration of the AIFM (Alternative Investment Fund Managers) Directive Each chapter is written in conjunction with local experts and covers: Description of the jurisdiction: -Geographical, political and legal -Currency and exchange control measures -Membership of relevant international organisations Key mandatory requirements: -Key issues which might discourage a promoter or require advance planning Recent developments Jurisdictions covered in separate, easy-to-compare, chapters, include: Bermuda BVI Cayman Islands Dubai France Germany Guernsey Hong Kong Ireland Italy Jersey Luxembourg Malta Singapore United Kingdom United States of America (Delaware)