Christopher M. "Chris" Wells
New, NY
Trusted general attorney serving New York.
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Christopher M. "Chris" Wells is an attorney based in New York, NEW YORK. The practice focuses on General.
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- New York, NEW YORK
- Experience
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- Known for
- General
- Handles General matters from New York, NEW YORK.
- Recognized with Best Lawyers in America — Private Funds / Hedge Funds Law (2026).
About Christopher M. "Chris" Wells: Christopher M. "Chris" Wells is an attorney based in New York, NEW YORK. The practice focuses on General.
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About Christopher M. "Chris" Wells
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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Education
The University of Michigan Law School
J.D. · 1982
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Best Lawyers in America — Private Funds / Hedge Funds Law
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice:
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Corporate Law
2026
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Christopher M. "Chris" Wells focuses on General.
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