Schulte Roth & Zabel was once again recognized as a leading law firm by The Legal 500 UK 2025, securing rankings in multiple practice areas including both Hedge Funds and Private Funds.  

Individual lawyers were promoted in the Investment Fund Formation and Management: Hedge Funds category, with Josh Dambacher, London office co-managing partner joining fellow co-managing partner Chris Hilditch in the Hall of Fame—a distinction held by only one other lawyer. 

Lee Smith was once again recognized as a “Next Generation Partner” and special counsel Amy MacDonagh was named “One to Watch” for the first time. 

Client testimonials included “The [Schulte] team is the most experienced hedge fund and hybrid funds team on the market. The only one expert on both UK and US law,” and “We can rely on the [Schulte] team to give pragmatic, informed and candid advice. They have an unparalleled perspective on the market and their US and UK offices work seamlessly together.” 

Firm Rankings 

1. Corporate and Commercial: Financial Services: Non-Contentious/Regulatory 

2. Finance: Securitisation 

3. Investment Fund Formation and Management: Hedge Funds & Private Funds 

4. Investment Fund Formation and Management: Hedge Funds & Private Funds 

Individual Rankings 

1. Investment Fund Formation and Management: Hedge Funds 

2. Josh Dambacher 

3. Christopher Hilditch 

4. Lee Smith 

5. Amy MacDonagh 

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