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Investment Funds: Regulatory & Compliance
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Debevoise & Plimpton is advising BMO Financial Group as US regulatory counsel in its definitive agreement to acquire Burgundy Asset Management Ltd.
Strengths
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Debevoise & Plimpton is very commercial and solution-oriented and have such a broad experience across funds.
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Notable Practitioners
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Band 1 
Band 1 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. Marc is very knowledgeable and diligent, logical yet creative, and puts in the effort to support the client.
Investment Funds: Regulatory & Compliance respondentUSA
Band 3 
Band 3 Sheena Paul
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 very knowledgeable and plugged in, and brings a real enthusiasm as well as a practical eye.
Investment Funds: Regulatory & Compliance respondentUSA
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Marc Ponchione
Investment Funds: Regulatory & Compliance
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Investment Funds: Regulatory & Compliance
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Debevoise & Plimpton LLP has rankings in the following guides
Band 3 Global 2026
Practice area: Investment Funds: Regulatory & Compliance
Location: USA
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