About

Provided by Faegre Drinker Biddle & Reath, LLP

Our dedicated team of attorneys advises registered investment companies and their boards on fund formation, regulatory requirements and fund governance. We counsel families of funds including mutual funds, continuously offered closed-end funds, including interval funds, tender offer funds and exchange-traded funds. We have the skill to advise billion-dollar fund families and the agility to counsel innovative startups. Our extensive in-house experience instills trust in clients who engage us to serve as fund or independent counsel and provide guidance on fund formation, reorganizations and restructurings, enforcement matters, risk management and day-to-day operations. We represent you in disputes with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and frequently obtain exemptive and no-action relief on various matters.

Chambers Review

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Registered Funds - USA - Nationwide
3
Band 3
What the team is known for

Faegre Drinker offers solid registered funds support to clients. Boasts strength in handling issues relating 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.

Work Highlights

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  • Faegre Drinker advised Hamilton Lane Private Assets Fund on its registration of digital share classes.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Joshua Deringer
2
Joshua Deringer
2
Band 2

Joshua Deringer's practice encompasses both mutual funds and closed-end funds, including interval funds.

Michael Malloy
3
Michael Malloy
3
Band 3

Michael Malloy is skilled in advising funds and their independent directors on a broad range of registered fund issues.

David Williams
U
David Williams
U
Up and Coming

David Williams is highlighted for his ability to advise clients on mergers, formations and offerings. He has experience providing counsel on issues relating to closed-end funds and mutual funds.

"David is a smart lawyer."

Ranked Lawyers at
Faegre Drinker Biddle & Reath, LLP

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USA - Nationwide

Registered Funds

Joshua Deringer
2
Joshua Deringer
2
Band 2
Michael Malloy
3
Michael Malloy
3
Band 3
David Williams
U
David Williams
U
Up and Coming

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