About

Provided by Dechert LLP

Mutual Funds: Our lawyers assist mutual funds and their advisers in connection with fund organization and registration, and the development and implementation of compliance and supervisory oversight procedures.

Our advice spans financial and regulatory compliance and reporting, disclosure obligations, trading and brokerage practices, error correction, soft-dollar compliance, valuation matters, anti-money laundering, Regulation S-P (privacy policies), proxy voting, books and records requirements, distribution practices, solicitation and advertising limitations, web site compliance, and relevant tax and ERISA matters.

Hedge Funds: Many of the world’s largest hedge fund and emerging fund managers turn to us for comprehensive, cross-border service. We advise many managers who wish to develop their strategies within more retail-based vehicles, including alternative mutual funds, exchange-traded funds and UCITS.

We keep pace with changes in the marketplace, such as hedge fund managers launching more private-equity-type structures and private equity managers exploring the more liquid hedge fund space. This has fueled growth in “hybrid” or “crossover” structures that share hedge and private equity type characteristics, such as a fixed term, commitment structures and in some cases the use of carry vehicles. We are well placed to provide support in this area, drawing on our depth in both the hedge fund and private equity spaces.

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Hedge & Mutual Funds - Massachusetts

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What the Team is Known For

Dechert LLP has a standout registered funds team offering expert advice and assistance on compliance and regulatory matters, as well as transactions. Also advises in connection with ancillary areas such as tax, ERISA and executive compensation matters. Enjoys a strong reputation for representing clients such as financial services firms and large fund complexes, with a significant footprint in the midmarket. Clients benefit from the firm's deep bench across various locations globally, including the Middle East, Europe and Asia.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Christopher P Harvey
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Christopher P Harvey
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Christopher Harvey is widely recognized as a leading adviser to mutual funds and other registered investment vehicles.

Christopher dedicates himself to this space and is at the top of his game. He is terrific.

Chris is well known and respected in the funds industry. We look forward to hearing his commentary and insights.

He is an industry expert and an incredible lawyer.

John V O'Hanlon
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John V O'Hanlon
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John O'Hanlon is well known for his work on registered fund launches.

John is well regarded in the mutual fund space.

John consistently provides expertise and guidance in a timely manner.

He is extremely knowledgeable and an absolute expert in the 1940 Act space.

Christopher Christian
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Christopher Christian
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Christopher Christian is particularly well regarded for his work with UCITS.

He is tremendously commercial, knowledgeable and a very enjoyable person to work with.

If you have a global issue, Christopher can handle it. He is innovative, commercial and very collaborative.

Michael McGrath
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Michael McGrath
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Michael McGrath is sought out by clients for his comprehensive advice on regulatory and transactional matters for asset managers.

Michael stands out for his industry connections and ability to communicate in clear and concise terms.

Stephanie Capistron
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Stephanie Capistron
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Stephanie Capistron regularly acts as outside counsel to funds and their trustees.

Stephanie is well regarded in this space.

Stephanie is fantastic, very knowledgeable, commercially minded and proactive.

Ranked Lawyers at
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Hedge & Mutual Funds

Christopher P Harvey
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Christopher P Harvey
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John V O'Hanlon
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John V O'Hanlon
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Christopher Christian
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Christopher Christian
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Michael McGrath
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Michael McGrath
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Stephanie Capistron
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Stephanie Capistron
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