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Dechert LLP

Registered Funds

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Dechert is a leading adviser to financial services firms, asset managers and investment funds, representing clients that range from small start-up and boutique operations to some of world’s largest financial institutions. Our practice is among the largest in the industry, and we’ve been innovating in this arena for more than 40 years.

Our lawyers provide advice, counseling and assistance on a full spectrum of legal services relating to investment funds: 

  • Fund Lifecycle Matters – new product development; fund structuring and formation; securities offerings; global marketing, advertising and distribution; fund restructuring transactions and consolidations; mergers, acquisitions and strategic alliances; over-the-counter and exchange-traded derivatives transactions.
  • Management and Governance – pricing, trading and liquidity practices; fund governance; investor representation; tax structuring, employee benefits and ERISA matters.
  • Regulatory – compliance and enforcement; investment company and investment adviser regulation; commodities and futures regulation; insurance product regulation; broker-dealer regulation; bank regulation.
  • Investigations and Litigation – examinations, inspections, inquiries, and investigations by regulatory entities; sanctions and anti-money laundering actions; commercial and securities litigation.

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Registered Funds - USA

Band 1

What the Team is Known For

Dechert is one of the market leaders for registered fund expertise, aiding the most high profile asset managers and expansive fund complexes, alongside small to mid-sized entities, in fund formation, transactions, regulatory compliance and litigation. Demonstrates familiarity with a diverse array of fund structures. Noted for its considerable strength in all matters relating to exchange-traded funds.

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Work Highlights

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  • Dechert represented 21Shares in the launch of 21Shares Core Ethereum ETF, their flagship exchange-traded product.

Strengths

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  • Dechert has mastered the art of BDCs and has seen many circumstances which allows them to guide efficiently and commercially.

    Registered Funds respondentGlobal

  • Dechert is an outstanding firm that attracts top tier talent. We appreciate their very capable bench strength and expertise in all areas we need.

    Registered Funds respondentGlobal

  • They have excellent client service and tremendous knowledge of the law in this area. The are excellent at helping us navigate the toughest of issues.

    Registered Funds respondentGlobal

  • They have technical expertise and are very plugged in on developments. They have sophisticated attorneys who are business savvy and practical problem-solvers.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Allison Fumai
    Allison Fumai

    Allison Fumai

    Allison Fumai's clients include significant financial institutions, which she routinely advises on operational issues and regulatory compliance.

    • Allison is fantastic. She is an all-round subject matter expect and anticipates the needs of our firm.

      Registered Funds respondentGlobal

    • She is a leader in the ETF industry.

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  • Christopher P Harvey
    Christopher P Harvey

    Christopher P Harvey

    Christopher Harvey has a wide-ranging knowledge of vehicles such as ETFs and manager-of-managers funds.

    • Christopher is an exceptional lawyer. We are lucky to be working with him.

      Registered Funds respondentGlobal

    • Christopher's breadth of experience allows him to offer great advice.

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  • Christopher Christian
    Christopher Christian

    Christopher Christian

    Christopher Christian is best known for his international funds work, working with foreign-domiciled funds and UCITS.

    • He is a go-to lawyer in the international space. He has a finger on the pulse of what is transpiring globally, is very knowledgeable and conveys things easily.

      Registered Funds respondentGlobal

    • Christopher is extremely knowledgeable across many jurisdictions.

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  • Douglas P. Dick
    Douglas P. Dick

    Douglas P. Dick

    Douglas Dick's strong practice encompasses advising open-end funds and ETFs on transactional and associated regulatory issues.
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  • John V O'Hanlon
    John V O'Hanlon

    John V O'Hanlon

    John O'Hanlon regularly acts on the launch and operation of mutual funds and ETFs. He draws on his experience within the SEC to advise on regulatory and compliance issues.

    • John is technically very confident and has a very good grounded real world approach to counsel and advice.

      Registered Funds respondentGlobal

    • John is commercially practical and works to find solutions to meet our objectives. He provides excellent client service and is very easy to work with.

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  • Mark Perlow
    Mark Perlow

    Mark Perlow

    Mark Perlow is known for his astute advice concerning open-end and closed-end funds.

    • Mark is very knowledgeable.

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  • Stephen Bier
    Stephen Bier

    Stephen Bier

    Stephen Bier advises clients on a host of matters affecting mutual funds and ETFs. He is routinely called upon to advise clients on regulatory and compliance matters, as well as transactional issues.

    • Stephen is very smart and takes a thoughtful approach to what he does. He has a lot of very good insights.

      Registered Funds respondentGlobal
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  • Adam Teufel
    Adam Teufel

    Adam Teufel

    Adam Teufel is called upon by investment companies to provide counsel on both corporate and regulatory issues surrounding ETFs and mutual funds.

    • Adam is our go-to for ETF funds.

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  • Cynthia Beyea
    Cynthia Beyea

    Cynthia Beyea

    Cynthia Beyea is gaining recognition for her broad-based practice centered on registered funds.

    • Cynthia works incredibly hard and gives a great perspective on what the rest of the market is doing. She provides great technical and commercial advice.

      Registered Funds respondentGlobal

    • Cynthia is a tremendous lawyer.

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  • Thomas Bogle
    Thomas Bogle

    Thomas Bogle

    Thomas Bogle is routinely called upon to represent registered funds and independent directors.

    • Thomas is very smart, client-friendly and extremely capable.

      Registered Funds respondentGlobal

    • Thomas is super knowledgeable and great to work with. He conveys his practical advice in a very clear and succinct manner.

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    • Thomas is a talented attorney.

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