Hyung Joo (David) Sur is a corporate attorney specializing in fund formation and asset management, delivering sophisticated and innovative solutions-driven guidance to investment funds. Known for his technical fluency and pragmatic approach, David helps clients by crafting tailored strategies that align with clients’ strategic objectives.
As a member of Barnes & Thornburg’s Corporate department, David focuses his practice on the formation, structuring, and ongoing management of private equity funds, hedge funds, venture capital funds, and other sophisticated investment platforms. With a commitment to aligning legal strategies with clients’ long-term business objectives, David collaborates closely with fund sponsors, investment managers, general partners, and various investors to craft bespoke solutions that address the intricacies of fund economics, investor negotiations, and regulatory compliance.
Credentials
Education
- University of Florida, LL.M., Taxation, 2019, Frederic G. Levin College of Law
- Brooklyn Law School, J.D., International Business, Trade and Tax Law, 2018
- University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, B.A., Political Science and International Studies, 2009
Bar Admissions
- New York

