Registered Funds - USA
Band 4
What the Team is Known For
Blank Rome's registered fund practice is recognised for its broad ranging expertise. The team guides clients though complex alternative investment strategies, including ETFs and interval funds. The law firm also excels in representing independent board members and business development companies.
Strengths
An outstanding and cutting-edge firm.
They bring a very collaborative and constructive approach to the process and are solution-oriented.
Blank Rome do complex work and are outstanding.
Work Highlights
Blank Rome served as fund counsel and independent trustee counsel to North Square EvanstonMulti-Alpha Fund.
Notable practitioners
Stacy Louizos is cochair of the investment management group. She is highlighted for her ability to advise investment companies, investment advisers and independent directors on a wide range of issues, including regulatory compliance and fund formation.
Stacy simplifies complex matters and makes processes easier to understand. She gets straight to the point to resolve issues in a clear, fair and very intelligent manner.
Stacy is very knowledgeable on the 1940 Act.
She is a star already and I believe she'll shine even brighter in the future.
Cochair of Blank Rome's investment management group Thomas Westle is noted for his ability to provide counsel on the registration and reorganizations of BDCs and closed-end funds.
You benefit from his years of experience and extensive network. He is thoughtful and commercial.
Thomas understands the business relationships that are at play. He is pragmatic, understands the need for business solutions and is a subject matter expert in this area.
Thomas is very skilled at handling difficult, nuanced situations where clients needs an expert in the room.
