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Global Guide 2024 : USA
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Chambers Review
Willkie Farr & Gallagher counsels leading registered funds, as well as their advisers and independent directors, in connection with the full range of ’40 Act matters. Covers the whole spectrum from organization and registration to offerings. Particular strength in connection with alternative investments, closed-end funds, ETFs and BDCs.
Work Highlights
- Willkie Farr & Gallagher assisted a client with the consolidation of seven listed municipal closed-end funds into three municipal listed closed-end funds through separate reorganization transactions.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"The firm has a deep bench and the team consistently provides high-level legal services, while also seamlessly handling complex matters."
"The team has a strong depth of industry and regulatory knowledge."
"We rely on Willkie for many of our most complicated legal questions, the group is excellent with deep expertise and experience."
"The firm has a deep bench and the team consistently provides high-level legal services, while also seamlessly handling complex matters."
"The team has a strong depth of industry and regulatory knowledge."
"We rely on Willkie for many of our most complicated legal questions, the group is excellent with deep expertise and experience."
Notable Practitioners
Margery Neale is recognized for her high-level practice encompassing ETFs and other registered funds.
"Margery's ability to grasp and solve complex challenges is unparalleled. She wields her expansive knowledge masterfully, weaving together technical expertise, policy and strategy."
"She is smart, thoughtful, responsive, has excellent judgment and is a pleasure to work with."
"We depend on her to handle the most sophisticated matters and to provide really great advice. She is very experienced and connected with the industry."
Benjamin Haskin is particularly recognized for his expertise in significant ETF matters.
"Benjamin has a very impressive breadth of knowledge. He is also highly technical and commercial."
Elliot Gluck is well versed in the formation and operation of registered funds, including ETFs and closed-end funds.
"He is a strong technician with a high level of sophistication in terms of complex matters."
Jay Spinola has a broad registered funds practice which covers the establishment of ETFs, as well as regulatory and operational issues for open-end and closed-end funds.
"Jay is an excellent attorney who has strong legal knowledge and practical approach."
"He's very conscientious, gives excellent advice and is a delight to work with."
Neesa Sood frequently advises asset managers and independent boards on closed-end and mutual fund matters.
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