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Investment Funds: Regulatory & Compliance
Global Guide 2026 : USA
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Strengths
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They have a very good grasp of what is and isn't market.
Investment Funds: Regulatory & Compliance respondentGlobalThe team is knowledgeable, and we appreciate their expertise on specific legal matters.
Investment Funds: Regulatory & Compliance respondentGlobalDavis Polk has an attention to detail throughout the team. They think out of the box and are proactive when new regulations or new issues pop up.
Investment Funds: Regulatory & Compliance respondentGlobalDavis Polk has a consistent calibre of attorneys. I have not worked with a Davis Polk attorney who is not thoughtful, smart and responsive.
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Notable Practitioners
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Senior Statespeople 
Senior Statespeople Nora Jordan
Nora Jordan has vast experience in the space. She is commended for her ability to advise hedge fund managers and asset managers on CFTC and SEC compliance issues.
Band 2 
Band 2 Aaron Schlaphoff
Aaron Schlaphoff is adept at advising clients on complex regulatory issues arising from formations, as well as providing general operational guidance. He has considerable experience of assisting on matters relating to ETFs and hedge funds. Aaron is a very commercial regulatory lawyer with great SEC experience, which is invaluable. He gives great advice.
Investment Funds: Regulatory & Compliance respondentGlobalHe is a very strong domain expert in regulatory matters and distils complex regulatory issues into understandable advice. He synthesises complexity into simple terms.
Investment Funds: Regulatory & Compliance respondentGlobalHe is an excellent lawyer. He is thoughtful, cerebral and sharp, and we enjoy working with him.
Investment Funds: Regulatory & Compliance respondentGlobal
Band 3 
Band 3 Gregory Rowland
Gregory Rowland has extensive experience advising private equity firms and other investment advisers on the full range of SEC and regulatory compliance issues.
Greg is fundamental in evaluating where the implications are. He explains complex law in simple terms to those without the background and navigates complexities in a commercial manner.
Investment Funds: Regulatory & Compliance respondentGlobalGreg has a deep knowledge of the regulatory regime. He navigates clients through complex transactions, identifies potential issues well in advance and comes up with tailored solutions.
Investment Funds: Regulatory & Compliance respondentGlobalWhat I really like about Greg is his willingness to dive into the detail with us. He never tires from ensuring we spot the nuances and he calibrates his advice to accommodate us. He is our go-to.
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Ranked Individuals at Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP (3)
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Nora Jordan
Investment Funds: Regulatory & Compliance
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Investment Funds: Regulatory & Compliance
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Investment Funds: Regulatory & Compliance
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Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP has rankings in the following guides
Band 3 USA 2026
Practice area: Investment Funds: Regulatory & Compliance
Location: USA - Nationwide
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