SNR Denton has won a lead role on a major South American deal which has seen JP Morgan step up its commitment to emerging markets by taking a majority stake in a $6bn (£4bn) Brazilian hedge fund.

Highbridge Capital Management, an asset management firm owned by JP Morgan, yesterday (27 October) announced the purchase of a 55% stake in hedge fund and private equity firm Gavea, which is headed up by Brazil’s former central bank chief, Arminio Fraga.