Max Karpel

Max Karpel is a Partner in the Investment Management group at Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP in New York. Max has spent more than two decades advising emerging hedge fund managers on all aspects of launching investment management businesses.

In both his professional and personal life, Max has dedicated himself to Israel and the Jewish community, having served as a director of a number of Jewish and Israel-related organizations.

Max represents both emerging and established investment managers in the formation and structuring of hedge funds, private equity funds and investment management entities. Max also advises family offices and private foundations on a wide range of matters, including structuring, operational issues and philanthropic giving. In addition, Max represents clients in cross-border matters involving Israel and the United States. Fluent in Hebrew, Max has represented international clients making investments in Israel, and has worked with Israeli investment managers on structuring and launching funds that are open to U.S. and international investors. He is also co-founder of the Israel Hedge Funds Association, Israel’s industry association for hedge fund managers.