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Debevoise & Plimpton LLP

Investment Funds: Regulatory & Compliance

Global Guide 2026 : USA

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Debevoise & Plimpton LLP

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Investment Funds: Regulatory & Compliance - USA

Band 3

What the Team is Known For
Debevoise & Plimpton is held in high regard throughout the market for its wide and varied practice. Its group has notable experience of advising clients on regulatory issues arising from IPOs, acquisitions and fund formations. The practitioners are adept at assisting on matters related to a range of funds, including mutual, hedge and private equity funds.
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Work Highlights

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  • Debevoise & Plimpton represented Intermediate Capital Group in its formation of ICG LP Secondaries I, an LP-led secondaries fund specialising in acquiring buyout fund interests.

Strengths

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  • Their team is uniformly competent and knowledgeable. They are very attuned to the latest SEC releases and guidance, and they have great insight into the regulator's perspective.

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  • They have a team of very experienced lawyers, many of whom have experience working at the SEC and understand this point of view. They are who you want in the room with you.

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  • They are very knowledgeable and coordinate with colleagues in other practice areas to provide holistic advice.

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  • Their strong and multi-disciplinary practice makes Debevoise very capable of handling complex matters.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Marc Ponchione
    Marc Ponchione

    Marc Ponchione

    Marc Ponchione is routinely called upon by financial services firms to provide counsel on a broad range of regulatory issues, including ESG issues and the SEC's Marketing Rule. He also has significant experience of advising clients on issues related to the ’40 Act.

    • He's very knowledgeable of regulations and how the SEC responds to certain matters.

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    • Marc is our go-to person for complicated legal issues. His expertise and ability to think through issues is critical for our business.

      Investment Funds: Regulatory & Compliance respondentGlobal

    • Marc is an industry leader who brings deep experience and practical solutions to complex problems. We appreciate that he regularly provides us with examples of how others have addressed our issues.

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    • He is an expert in dissecting new regulations and synthesising how they intersect with other regulations and impact the client. No detail is left unturned and he provides practical advice.

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  • Sheena Paul
    Sheena Paul

    Sheena Paul

    Washington-based Sheena Paul is noted for her strength in advising clients on regulatory issues arising from acquisitions, formations and buyout transactions. She has further experience of providing counsel on the SEC's Marketing Rule.

    • She is incredibly smart, detail-oriented and always up-to-speed on latest SEC developments. Sheena has the latest and greatest of what the market is thinking and clients view her incredibly highly.

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    • Sheena understands the reasoning behind SEC regulations and anticipates future moves of the SEC. Her gut feelings are accurate and that is a great strength.

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    • Sheena is technically strong and brings a practical perspective to her advice.

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    Marc Ponchione

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