Christopher M. "Chris" Wells

Christopher M. "Chris" Wells

Private Funds / Hedge Funds Law
Recognized in Best Attorney USA since 2003

About Christopher

Christopher M. Wells heads Proskauer’s Hedge Fund Group and has been a leading lawyer in the hedge fund industry for more than 30 years. Chris advises on all aspects of fund formation, compliance and operations, has been described as "one of the deans of the hedge fund bar," and has led hundreds of hedge fund launches, counselling fund managers as they grew from often very modest beginnings to become some of the world’s largest and best known hedge fund managers.

Christopher M. Wells heads Proskauer’s Hedge Fund Group and has been a leading lawyer in the hedge fund industry for more than 30 years. Chris advises on all aspects of fund formation, compliance and operations, has been described as "one of the deans of the hedge fund bar," and has led hundreds of hedge fund launches, counselling fund managers as they grew from often very modest beginnings to become some of the world’s largest and best known hedge fund managers.

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4.4 / 5

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Lorraine Franecki

Feb 01, 2026

Outstanding experience with Christopher M. "Chris" Wells in New York - truly the best legal team

I didn't think I'd find such a good lawyer in New York, but here we are and I am thoroughly impressed. Christopher M. "Chris" Wells is just awesome and exceeded all my expectations. No complaints at a...

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Sue Jaskolski

Feb 01, 2026

Christopher M. "Chris" Wells did a great job handling my complex Private Funds / Hedge Funds Law case from start to finish

Needed help with Private Funds / Hedge Funds Law and Christopher M. "Chris" Wells delivered on their promises. They're professional, efficient, and easy to talk to. Good choice for anyone in New York...

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Melanie Strosin

Feb 01, 2026

The absolute best in New York for Private Funds / Hedge Funds Law - and I mean that from the bottom of my heart

Honestly, I can't thank Christopher M. "Chris" Wells enough for everything they've done for me. They really know their stuff when it comes to Private Funds / Hedge Funds Law and it shows in the result...

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Emmett Wisozk

Feb 01, 2026

Highly recommend Christopher M. "Chris" Wells for anyone needing expert Private Funds / Hedge Funds Law help in New York

I didn't think I'd find such a good lawyer in New York, but here we are and I am thoroughly impressed. Christopher M. "Chris" Wells is just awesome and exceeded all my expectations. No complaints at a...

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Justin Feeney

Feb 01, 2026

Five stars for the incredible team at Christopher M. "Chris" Wells in New York - they are amazing

Super helpful and professional staff at Christopher M. "Chris" Wells's office. Thanks again for everything you did for me! It was a long journey, but you made it much easier with your constant support...