Thomas DeCapo
Global Guide 2024
Band 5 : Registered Funds
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About
Provided by Thomas DeCapo
Practice Areas
Thomas DeCapo represents financial services firms on a broad range of investment management industry matters. His practice focuses on registered and private funds, mergers and acquisitions, public and private financings, regulatory and compliance matters, and a variety of general securities and corporate matters in the investment management industry. Mr. DeCapo is a leader and frequent speaker on fund corporate governance matters, including shareholder activist challenges. He advises investment company clients on corporate preparedness and in proxy contests. He also has extensive experience in structuring new investment products for retail investors, and advises investment advisers and broker dealers on securities law issues concerning crypto-currency products and investing. Mr. DeCapo structures specialized retail private equity acquisition vehicles and advises specialized companies on deregistering under the Investment Company Act into more flexible holding company, REIT and finance company business models.
Personal
J.D., University of Illinois College of Law, 1987 (magna cum laude, Law Review); B.S., University of Illinois, 1984
Chambers Review
Global
A significant element of Thomas DeCapo's practice lies in advising funds on governance issues, including shareholder activism. He has further experience of advising client on transactional matters.
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Provided by Chambers
"Tom has tremendous experience and is very well versed."
"Tom has tremendous experience and is very well versed."
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