Registered Funds - USA
What the team is known for
Faegre Drinker offers solid registered funds support to clients. Boasts strength in handling issues related to mutual funds and ETFs. Areas of expertise include fund formation, restructuring and regulatory compliance and enforcement. Additional noted strength in the alternative investment space, including investments in alternative instruments by closed-end funds. Acknowledged for its experience dealing with the SEC in obtaining exemptive and no-action relief.
Strengths
"It's a very talented and diverse team from an experience standpoint."
"Faegre Drinker has an outstanding team. It has a deep bench of experienced lawyers who are knowledgeable, available when needed and are well versed on new regulations."
Work highlights
Faegre Drinker advised RiverNorth Capital Management with respect to various offerings of its closed end funds, including transferable rights offerings and at-the-market offerings.
Notable practitioners
Joshua Deringer's practice encompasses both mutual funds and closed-end funds, including interval funds.
Michael Malloy is skilled in advising funds and their independent directors on a broad range of registered fund issues. "He is easy to work with and very knowledgeable."