Max has spent nearly two decades advising emerging hedge fund managers on all aspects of launching investment management businesses. With a market-leading practice, 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.

Prior to joining Akin, Max served as chair of the emerging managers practice, co-chair of the family office practice, as well as co-chair of the Israel practice at another major law firm. He was previously the chief operating officer and in-house counsel to a family office and private foundation.