About Cott Law Group
Investment Fund Counsel
Cott Law Group, P.C. (CLG) is a boutique law firm committed to providing top-tier counsel to the investment management industry. CLG has developed a national investment funds and advisers practice focused on working with hedge fund and other alternative investment fund managers of all asset types.
Kevin Cott
Partner
Kevin focuses his practice on providing legal counsel to the investment management industry. He specializes in structuring domestic and offshore hedge funds, digital assets funds and other alternative investment vehicles. He also advises clients regarding related regulatory and registration requirements, as well as management company operational matters.
Kevin lives in Atlanta with his wife and three children.
Phone:
404.245.4478
Email:
kevin@cottlawgroup.com
Education:
- Emory University School of Law, J.D.
- University of Georgia, B.B.A. in Finance
Wes Barnes
Associate
Wes primarily advises US and non-US fund managers and commodity pool operators in the areas of fund formation and compliance. He specializes in both traditional hedge funds and non-traditional funds, including digital asset and real estate funds. He also works with clients on more general investment-related matters, such as investment adviser registration, CPO / CTA registration, and managed account platforms.
Wes lives in Atlanta with his wife.
Phone:
704.962.0105
Email:
wes@cottlawgroup.com
Education:
- Emory University School of Law, J.D.
- University of South Carolina, B.S. in Business Administration
Emily Stolz
Client Relations Director
Emily assists investment advisers and private fund managers with administrative, regulatory, and compliance matters, including entity formations, investment adviser registrations and SEC filings. Emily also serves as CLG’s office manager and takes an active role in developing the firm’s marketing initiatives and overall vision.
Emily lives in Marietta with her husband, Jason, and daughter, Porter.
Phone:
803.370.1379
Email:
emily@cottlawgroup.com
Education:
- Clemson University, B.S. in Travel and Tourism Management
Amanda Guarisco
Associate
Amanda counsels investment advisers and private fund managers on regulatory and operational matters. She specializes in incubator funds, cryptocurrency funds, and other private investment vehicles. She also advises clients on compliance matters regarding investment adviser registration, broker-dealer activities, and marketing activities.
Amanda lives in Atlanta with her dog, Rory.
Phone:
205.242.0555
Email:
amanda@cottlawgroup.com
Education:
- Emory University School of Law, J.D.
- Louisiana State University, B.S. in Economics; concentration in Empirical Economic Analysis
