Investment Funds: Regulatory & Compliance - USA
What the team is known for
The Kirkland & Ellis team is renowned for its ability to handle a wide spectrum of regulatory and compliance issues. Draws strength from practitioners with previous experience within governing agencies such as the SEC. Significant experience of advising clients on the Investment Company Act and Securities Exchange Act. Recognized in the market for its strength in handling private fund issues.
Strengths
"The quality of the group's service is excellent."
"Kirkland's team is incredibly responsive."
"The group is great overall. Their strengths include their responsiveness, knowledge of subject matter and their ability to condense complex information into practical advice."
Work highlights
Kirkland advised Clearlake Capital Group on its completion of fundraising for its seventh flagship private equity fund, Clearlake Capital Partners VII.
Notable practitioners
Alpa Patel regularly advises on regulatory issues surrounding real estate and hedge funds. She is well versed in providing counsel on enforcement actions and SEC examinations. "Alpa is pragmatic and extremely knowledgeable." "She is exceptionally experienced and has a very practical approach to high-profile regulatory matters."
Norm Champ is particularly adept at advising clients on SEC regulatory issues, drawing strength from his experience as a director within the SEC. "Norm has a really strong background and does a great job."
Scott Moehrke regularly advises asset managers on regulatory approval issues and SEC examinations, as well as matters arising from fund formations. "He does great work, he's very thoughtful and knows regulations very well."