About

Provided by Dechert LLP

Dechert’s global financial services group is a leading legal advisor to asset managers, investment funds and fund directors. Group members, working out of 16 Dechert offices in the United States, Europe, Asia and the Middle East, represent clients ranging from start-up boutique operations to some of the largest financial institutions and fund groups in the world. 

Unlike many competitor firms, our practice is built around the needs of asset managers rather than banks or other financial institutions. Our lawyers advise on:

  • Regulatory and compliance matters related to the formation and ongoing management of all asset classes including open- and closed-end funds, exchange-traded funds, offshore funds, UCITS and hedge funds.
  • Compliance under the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act (Dodd-Frank), Volcker Rule and Federal Reserve Board’s (FRB) Merchant Banking Rules.
  • Europe’s new Markets in Financial Instruments Directive (MiFID II) legislation.
  • Alternative Investment Fund Managers Directive (AIFMD).
  • U.S. financial laws and regulations, including the Investment Advisers Act of 1940 and Investment Company Act of 1940, Securities Act of 1933, Securities Exchange Act of 1934, Commodity Exchange Act, Commodity Futures Modernization Act of 2000, U.S. Bank Secrecy Act (BSA), Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act, USA PATRIOT Act, and Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA).

Chambers Review

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Investment Funds: Regulatory & Compliance - USA - Nationwide

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What the Team is Known For

Dechert is a respected asset management firm with a strong team advising on issues relating to the Investment Advisers Act of 1940 and Investment Company Act of 1940. The team has additional expertise in the Commodity Exchange Act and SEC regulatory matters.

Work Highlights

  • Dechert continued to serve as fund counsel to the New York Life Investments Group of Funds.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Mark Perlow
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Mark Perlow
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Mark Perlow regularly advises a range of investment managers and private funds on the full scope of SEC regulations.

He is an outstanding lawyer. Mark is incredibly bright and an expert in regulatory matters.

He has broad expertise.

He has a tremendously brilliant background from his time at the SEC. Mark is very insightful.

Michael McGrath
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Michael McGrath
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Michael McGrath is routinely called upon by asset managers to provide high-quality counsel on regulatory matters arising from formations and operational issues. His practice involves advising on complex deals containing cross-border elements.

He is thoughtful, pragmatic and extremely knowledgeable. We are very fortunate to be working with Mike.

Mike is a very knowledgeable attorney and offers practical industry perspectives.

Michael is incredibly valuable in his knowledge and application of market practice to rules and regulations.

Thomas Bogle
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Thomas Bogle
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Thomas Bogle has considerable experience of advising hedge and mutual funds, as well as independent trustees, on SEC compliance.

He is a good practitioner with very good knowledge and practical application.

He's a great lawyer, is practical and clients love him.

His knowledge is both deep and broad, and he helps us assess risk while taking a commercial approach. He has his finger on the pulse of the industry and the SEC's priorities.

Philip T. Hinkle
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Philip T. Hinkle
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Philip Hinkle's practice concerns the commodities and derivatives regulations affecting investment funds. He has experience of providing counsel on a range of funds, including private and mutual funds.

He is really extraordinary.

He is resourceful and I rate him highly on client service.

Philip provides very friendly and thoughtful advice to clients.

Ranked Lawyers at
Dechert LLP

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USA - Nationwide

Investment Funds: Regulatory & Compliance

Mark Perlow
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Mark Perlow
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Michael McGrath
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Michael McGrath
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Band 2
Thomas Bogle
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Thomas Bogle
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Band 2
Philip T. Hinkle
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Philip T. Hinkle
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Band 3