San Francisco, April 20, 2026: Shartsis Friese is pleased to announce that firm’s Investment Funds and Advisers Group has been recognized by Chambers & Partners prestigious 2026 Global Guide in Hedge Fund Law (USA). Similarly, Chambers recognized the firm’s Real Estate Group in its 2026 USA Guide (Northern California – Real Estate). Partners Neil Koren (Hedge Funds) and Peter Ailtelli (Real Estate) received individual honors as notable practitioners.
Shartsis Friese’s Investment Funds & Advisers group is a recognized leader in the field and has for more than four decades represented investment advisers and fund managers with respect to fund formation, regulatory compliance and ongoing operations. The group helps investment managers form, launch and operate private funds across every major asset class, including hedge, private equity, venture capital, real estate, credit, commodity interests and digital assets.
Neil Koren, the firm’s managing partner and a member of the Investment Funds and Advisers Group, is known for his ability to translate complex regulatory requirements into sound business-forward strategies, and for his expertise in assisting investment advisers navigate today’s market complexities.
The Shartsis Friese Real Estate group is one of the most comprehensive and well-respected in California, serving clients and projects nationwide and internationally. The group’s work includes assisting clients in acquiring, entitling and permitting, planning, structuring, constructing, joint venturing, financing, leasing and disposing of real estate assets. Often referred to the firm through existing relationships, clients from all over the world seek out the group for its unique combination of deep real estate experience, and its reputation for responsiveness.
Peter Aitelli is a nationally recognized real estate lawyer who represents institutional clients in domestic and international transactions involving all asset classes.
Chambers and Partners is a premier research company that identifies, ranks, and profiles the world’s leading lawyers and law firms across over 200 jurisdictions. Chambers conducts independent, in-depth research, including thousands of client interviews, to produce definitive, impartial rankings that highlight top legal talent.
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