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Cole-Frieman & Mallon LLP is one of the top investment management law firms in the United States, known for providing top-tier, innovative, and collaborative legal solutions for complex financial services matters.
Clients include broker-dealers, hedge fund managers, investment partnerships and companies, other investment managers, and individuals. The firm works with businesses and individuals on a broad range of corporate and litigation matters, including operational, compliance and regulatory risk management, securities litigation and arbitration, fiduciary obligations, regulatory inquiries, commercial dispute resolution, ISDAs, and counterparty documentation, loan trading, and distressed debt, employment issues, and routine business matters.
Clients include broker-dealers, hedge fund managers, investment partnerships and companies, other investment managers, and individuals. The firm works with businesses and individuals on a broad range of corporate and litigation matters, including operational, compliance and regulatory risk management, securities litigation and arbitration, fiduciary obligations, regulatory inquiries, commercial dispute resolution, ISDAs, and counterparty documentation, loan trading, and distressed debt, employment issues, and routine business matters.
Overview
Location
United States, California, San Francisco
Employees
11-50
Founded date
2009
Mentions in press and media 11
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| Jun 5, 2025 | Cole-Frieman & Mallon LLP Recognized in Chambers USA 2025 for Hedge Funds Practice; Managing Partner Karl Cole-Frieman Also Ranked | Karl Cole-Frieman, Managing Partner The firm continues to be recognized for its leadership and trusted counsel in the alternative investment space. SAN FRANCISCO, June 5, 2025 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Cole-Frieman & Mallon LLP ("CFM&q... |
| Feb 3, 2025 | Cole-Frieman & Mallon LLP Announces Promotion of Brett Bunnell to Partner and Transition of Daniel Payne to Partner | Brett Bunnell and Daniel Payne have been named Partners, recognizing their exceptional leadership, legal expertise, and contributions to the firm's success. SAN FRANCISCO, Feb. 3, 2025 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Cole-Frieman & Mallon LL... |
| Jul 5, 2023 | Cole-Frieman & Mallon LLP Promotes Malhar Oza to Counsel, Paving the Way for Future Growth and Expansion | Malhar Oza Malhar has been an excellent addition to our team since he joined the firm. He has consistently demonstrated strong work ethics, deep industry knowledge, and commitment to our clients. We are excited to have him lead the charge i... |
| Jun 22, 2023 | Cole-Frieman & Mallon Welcomes Returning Partner Lilly Palmer | Lilly Palmer, Partner We are very lucky we are to have Lilly back. As a prominent attorney in both the private fund and digital asset spaces, our firm is now even better positioned to expand and lead in these areas going forward. SAN FRANCI... |
| Jun 7, 2023 | Cole-Frieman & Mallon Launches its Intellectual Property Practice | William R. Samuels “We believe that there is a growing demand for IP legal services and we are well positioned to meet that demand. We have a team of experienced and skilled attorneys who are dedicated to providing our clients with the best... |
| Jan 25, 2023 | Cole-Frieman & Mallon Welcomes Frank J. Martin as Partner and Firm General Counsel | Frank J. Martin Frank is a trusted legal and strategic adviser to senior executives in the asset management and social impact spaces. He finds a way to be both a lawyer’s lawyer and a practical business adviser; these are hallmarks of the a... |
| Oct 6, 2022 | Karl Cole-Frieman Named a Cryptocurrency, Blockchain, and Fintech “Trailblazer” by The National Law Journal | "When the first fund managers began working with cryptocurrency as an asset class in 2016, they all gravitated to [CFM] because we embraced the challenge of figuring out how to structure a fund and disclose risk related to cryptocurren... |
| Jul 14, 2022 | Cole-Frieman & Mallon Announces Promotion of Tony Wise to Partner | Since joining our firm, Tony has worked diligently on behalf of our clients' investment interests within the digital asset space. His commitment to the success of our firm is a true value to our team and our clients. SAN FRANCISCO, Cal... |
| Jun 1, 2022 | Cole-Frieman & Mallon Further Expands Cryptocurrency and Digital Asset Practice; Hires Alex Yastremski as Partner | Alex Yastremski Alex has strong and varied experience with private companies, financial sponsors, investors, and entrepreneurs dealing with novel legal issues. His skill set is a perfect match for the needs of many CFM clients. SAN FRANCISC... |
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FAQ about Cole-Frieman & Mallon LLP
When was Cole-Frieman & Mallon LLP founded?
Cole-Frieman & Mallon LLP was founded in 2009.
What has the press written about Cole-Frieman & Mallon LLP?
Parsers VC has collected 11 articles mentioning Cole-Frieman & Mallon LLP, among them “Cole-Frieman & Mallon LLP Recognized in Chambers USA 2025 for Hedge Funds Practice; Managing Partner Karl Cole-Frieman Also Ranked” (Jun 5, 2025) and “Cole-Frieman & Mallon LLP Announces Promotion of Brett Bunnell to Partner and Transition of Daniel Payne to Partner” (Feb 3, 2025).
Is Cole-Frieman & Mallon LLP still active?
Yes, Cole-Frieman & Mallon LLP is active; its latest activity on Parsers VC dates from Jun 26, 2025.