Registered Funds
Global Guide 2024 : USA
Band 1
Email address
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+1 617 951 7000Chambers Review
Ropes & Gray boasts a hugely respected ’40 Act practice, fluent in all types of registered fund from ETFs to proprietary and master-feeder funds. Handles the full range of matters, including fund formation and operation, regulatory compliance and tax matters, and is additionally uniquely placed to advise on hedge funds and private equity funds.
Work Highlights
- Ropes & Gray advised PIMCO in relation to 21 closed-end funds, including four closed-end funds operating as interval funds, and five open-end no-fee funds managed by PIMCO.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Ropes & Gray's team has a broad and deep talent in this space."
"The group is an excellent resource and provides practical and thoughtful guidance."
"Ropes' practitioners are very knowledgeable and always available."
"Ropes & Gray's team has a broad and deep talent in this space."
"The group is an excellent resource and provides practical and thoughtful guidance."
"Ropes' practitioners are very knowledgeable and always available."
Notable Practitioners
Bryan Chegwidden's practice largely revolves around ETFs and sees him serving as fund and independent trustee counsel.
"He is a really good and very smart counselor."
Michael Doherty is sought after for his deep understanding of fund formation and related regulatory and compliance matters.
Paulita Pike is esteemed for her work representing funds and their independent trustees and directors.
"She is an amazing lawyer who's really thoughtful on very difficult issues."
Elizabeth Reza has strong regulatory and operational capabilities related to registered funds. She has experience of advising on mutual funds as well as open and closed-end funds.
"Elizabeth is fantastic and she has very good practical insight."
"She is very impressive."
Brian McCabe is skilled at handling matters involving mutual funds and ETFs and is noted for his independent trustee representation.
David Sullivan is relied upon by fund managers to provide guidance on a broad range of issues such as fund formation, financing and regulatory compliance.
Gregory Davis displays a strong practice in fund formation and fund structuring, advising on regulatory and compliance matters.
"Greg is a solid lawyer."
Thomas Hiller is particularly adept at advising asset managers on issues relating to closed-end funds.
"Tom is outstanding, he has a depth of knowledge of the space."
Ranked Lawyers at
Ropes & Gray LLP
USA