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Morgan Lewis counsels more than 60 mutual fund, exchange-traded fund (ETF), and closed-end fund complexes, comprising well over 1,000 investment portfolios, and represents the independent directors or trustees of more than 20 fund complexes. Our fund clients range from those sponsored and advised by some of the world’s largest banks, insurance companies, and broker-dealers, to funds advised by independent investment advisers. Our fund clients collectively manage more than $1 trillion. We also represent their administrators, custodians, distributors, listing markets, subadvisers, transfer agents, and other service providers.
Working across a wide range of fund products, we advise clients on their most innovative product development projects. Our lawyers work with every asset class, including listed stocks, fixed-income securities, emerging market securities, derivative instruments, and commodities. Our advice encompasses the Investment Company Act of 1940 and extends to the full range of tax, market regulation, and distribution issues faced by the industry. We have experience in the review, development, and implementation of policies and procedures designed to ensure compliance with securities and other applicable laws.
Chambers Review
Morgan, Lewis & Bockius offers expertise across all aspects of the registered fund space, including ETFs, money market vehicles and mutual fund complexes. Advises in connection with ’40 Act matters and the full range of state and federal regulatory matters. Noted for its ability to handle the international aspects of investments, working with experts in the firm's offices globally.
Work Highlights
- Morgan, Lewis & Bockius advised SEI Investments Company on launching its first interval fund.
Strengths
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"Morgan Lewis is a go-to firm for complex and sophisticated matters."
"The lawyers at Morgan Lewis are very professional, knowledgeable and effective. The firm has a deep pool of talented individuals."
"Morgan Lewis has an extremely deep and expert team."
"Morgan Lewis is a go-to firm for complex and sophisticated matters."
"The lawyers at Morgan Lewis are very professional, knowledgeable and effective. The firm has a deep pool of talented individuals."
"Morgan Lewis has an extremely deep and expert team."
Notable Practitioners
John McGuire has cultivated a market-leading reputation in the ETF marketplace.
"He is an ETF expert."
Lea Anne Copenhefer is equally capable acting for major investment advisers and the independent directors of registered funds. Her work includes the formation of both public and non-traded funds.
"Her business-friendly approach combined with subject matter expertise and judgment sets her apart."
Roger Joseph's international registered funds work includes a number of major fund launches.
"He is a very good lawyer."
Timothy Levin has in-depth knowledge of mutual funds and regularly handles fund formation.
"He is fantastic. He has a practical approach to matters."
"Timothy is very smart and a really good attorney."
Sean Graber's broad caseload ranges from establishing funds to M&A and operational matters. He has additional experience advising on novel issues such as auction funds.
"He has extensive knowledge and produces an excellent work product."
"Sean is an amazing lawyer."
Thomas Harman's wide practice encompasses complex UCITS and closed-end fund issues.
"Thomas is a great attorney, always responsive and an excellent sounding board."
"He provides sound judgment."
Chris Menconi is especially well reputed for his understanding of publicly traded funds.
Laura Flores is adept at advising ETFs and their managers on launches and registration with the SEC.
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