At a time of immense growth and change in the European hedge fund world, the timely publication of this inaugural edition will be of considerable interest both to fund managers, and those offering essential support services. Written by experts from Morgan Stanley, Hemisphere Management, and the law firms of Titmuss Sainer Dechert and Dechert Price & Rhoads, the Guide brings together material on all aspects of establishing and operating a hedge fund. Topics covered include key considerations in setting up a fund management company, selling hedge funds to US investors, marketing European hedge funds to European investors, offshore fund administration, equalisation, and prime brokerage.