Areas of Practice

Law Office of John P. Ziaukas

Asset Managers and Hedge Funds

Mr. Ziaukas assists asset managers in structuring hedge funds and creating the necessary legal frameworks for investor offerings. He guides clients through every phase of hedge fund structuring, from bringing them to market to the careful vetting of solicited investors ensuring they are eligible to invest in the fund. His counsel extends to managers planning to trade both securities and commodity futures, which may necessitate registration with the SEC and CFTC.

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Business Formation and Governance

Mr. Ziaukas assists clients in structuring new business entities, leveraging his Wall Street experience to establish strong foundations and best practices for ongoing operations. He provides timely, sophisticated advice to ensure that businesses are set up for long-term success.

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Commodity Futures Law

Commodity Futures Law
Trading in commodity futures involves navigating a complex landscape of Federal laws and regulations, essential for successful business management. Mr. Ziaukas provides comprehensive legal support for CTAs, CPOs and IBs, ensuring compliance with federal laws and regulations. As CFTC regulations have become increasingly complex, Mr. Ziaukas has guided his clients in structuring ISDA relationships with swap counterparties around the world.

Law Office of John P. Ziaukas

Family Offices

In recent years, family offices have become a key tool for HNW families to manage their investments. Mr. Ziaukas assists these families in structuring their portfolios to comply with Federal securities and commodities regulations.

Law Office of John P. Ziaukas

High Net Worth Investors

Mr. Ziaukas guides HNW investors in evaluating the legal aspects of their portfolios. His Wall Street background allows him to provide clients with blue-chip counsel, without the impersonal experience of a large Wall Street firm.

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Securities Law

Mr. Ziaukas assists investment advisers and broker-dealers in meeting their SEC, FINRA and state regulatory and compliance obligations as well as ensuring their smooth daily operations.

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Virtual Currencies

Mr. Ziaukas advises clients across the digital currencies landscape, including portfolio managers, exchange platforms, issuers, and individual investors. He provides counsel on how these activities are regulated under securities, commodities, and tax laws, such as the Securities Act of 1933, the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Investment Company Act of 1940, the Investment Advisers Act, the Commodity Exchange Act, and the Internal Revenue Code. In this rapidly evolving market, it is crucial for participants to understand the impact of U.S. laws and regulations on their operations.