Chambers Review
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Investment Funds: Regulatory & Compliance - USA
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.
Strengths
"Debevoise's team provides high-level service and it has a deep bench with significant expertise."
"Its attorneys are extremely knowledgeable about the law and the market."
"Debevoise has great depth and breadth and the different teams work well together to produce high-quality work."
Work Highlights
Debevoise & Plimpton advised Clayton, Dubilier & Rice on advised regulatory issues arising from the formation of Clayton, Dubilier & Rice Fund XII.
Notable practitioners
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.
"Marc is patient, thoughtful and highly knowledgeable."
"He is extremely well connected, knowledgeable and pragmatic."
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.
"Sheena is a very knowledgeable lawyer."