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Kirkland & Ellis

Investment Funds: Regulatory & Compliance

Global Guide 2026 : USA

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Kirkland & Ellis

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Investment Funds: Regulatory & Compliance - USA

Band 1

What the Team is Known For

The Kirkland & Ellis team is renowned for its ability to handle a wide spectrum of regulatory and compliance issues. It draws strength from practitioners with previous experience within governing agencies such as the SEC. The group has significant experience of advising clients on the Investment Company Act and Securities Exchange Act. It is recognized in the market for its strength in handling private fund issues.

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Work Highlights

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  • Kirkland & Ellis provided counsel to Blue Owl Real Estate Capital on the closing of Blue Owl Real Estate Fund VI, with total commitments of $5.2 billion.

Strengths

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  • The team has the experience and insight to handle any matter we bring to them. They are top-tier professionals with a deep awareness of the current activities in the investment funds landscape.

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  • It is a knowledgeable and motivated team, with a positive culture and commercial, informed decision-making. Kirkland is always on the cutting edge of information and approaches.

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  • Kirkland's breadth of legal expertise and market knowledge make it our go-to firm for complicated regulatory issues and nuanced transactions.

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  • Kirkland leverages a deep bench of talent to ensure comprehensive support that consistently exceeds expectations. The team is instrumental in achieving favorable outcomes for our firm.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Alpa Patel
    Alpa Patel

    Alpa Patel

    Alpa Patel regularly advises on regulatory issues surrounding real estate and hedge funds. She is well-versed in providing counsel on enforcement actions and SEC examinations.

    • We appreciate her straightforward approach to problem-solving. Her communication skills and insight are instrumental for resolving new or concerning issues.

      Investment Funds: Regulatory & Compliance respondentGlobal

    • She's very practical, commercial and excellent at building excellent rapport with clients and more widely in the market.

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    • Alpa's guidance is always superb and commercial. Alpa is an amazing business partner.

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  • Norm Champ
    Norm Champ

    Norm Champ

    Norm Champ is particularly adept at advising clients on SEC regulatory issues, drawing strength from his experience as a director within the SEC.

    • He is like an Oracle, he can speak in the SEC language.

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    • Norm is a very good lawyer.

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  • Scott Moehrke
    Scott Moehrke

    Scott Moehrke

    Scott Moehrke regularly advises asset managers on regulatory approval issues and SEC examinations, as well as matters arising from fund formations.

    • He is terrific and a go-to guy for fund matters. He gives practical advice and has a great wealth of knowledge.

      Investment Funds: Regulatory & Compliance respondentGlobal

    • Scott is a business-minded lawyer who balances our needs with legal advice. He is my first port of call and a springboard for decisions. We value his insight.

      Investment Funds: Regulatory & Compliance respondentGlobal

    • Scott has tremendous knowledge and provides very practical advice.

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  • Nabil Sabki
    Nabil Sabki

    Nabil Sabki

    Nabil Sabki routinely advises clients on regulatory issues arising from the formation of funds. He also has notable experience of providing counsel on the Investment Advisers Act.

    • Nabil is our go-to and has excellent perspective given his experience and his overall visibility in the market. His advice is practical.

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    • Not only is Nabil's expertise a key strength, but he does a great job at cultivating a network in this space and is very experienced.

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    • Nabil is extremely well-connected in the regulatory environment and has extensive experience. He is very thoughtful with providing advice that can be applied to our business.

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