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

37 Reviews

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Jana Waters

Feb 01, 2026

Solid work and professional service from Christopher M. "Chris" Wells in New York for New York residents

I've worked with a few lawyers in New York over the years, but Christopher M. "Chris" Wells stands out for their honesty and thoroughness. They were clear about the process and kept me updated at all...

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Alan Koss

Feb 01, 2026

Excellent legal representation provided by Christopher M. "Chris" Wells for my Private Funds / Hedge Funds Law case

Best lawyer for Private Funds / Hedge Funds Law in New York. Period. I've seen others, but Christopher M. "Chris" Wells is on another level. They truly care about their clients and work hard to get th...

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Bruce Konopelski

Feb 01, 2026

Solid work and professional service from Christopher M. "Chris" Wells in New York for New York residents

It's hard finding a reliable lawyer these days, but Christopher M. "Chris" Wells in New York is definitely one of the good ones. Would use them again if needed without hesitation. They are professiona...

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Alexis Bergstrom

Feb 01, 2026

So happy with the results of my case thanks to the hard work of Christopher M. "Chris" Wells and staff

Short and sweet: Christopher M. "Chris" Wells is the real deal and a true professional in the field of Private Funds / Hedge Funds Law. If you're in New York and need help with your legal issues, call...

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Grace Cronin

Feb 01, 2026

So glad I called Christopher M. "Chris" Wells to handle my Private Funds / Hedge Funds Law case in New York

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