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Kirkland & Ellis

Investment Funds: Regulatory & Compliance

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Investment Funds: Regulatory & Compliance - USA - Nationwide

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 acted as outside regulatory counsel in helping Adams Street Partners obtain exemptive relief from the SEC, allowing Adams Street Private Equity Navigator Fund LLC to co-invest alongside its private credit funds.

Strengths

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  • Given their experience with all sizes of funds across all stages, Kirkland bring the best to bear in terms of market practice.

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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.

    • Alpa delivers tremendous value and expertise for the most complex legal issues.

      Investment Funds: Regulatory & Compliance respondentUSA
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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 has delivered tremendous value and expertise for our most complex legal issues.

      Investment Funds: Regulatory & Compliance respondentUSA

    • He is very well regarded in the industry and plugged in to the inner workings of the SEC.

      Investment Funds: Regulatory & Compliance respondentUSA

    • Norm is really intelligent, hardworking and knows the space. He gives great advice on regulatory matters.

      Investment Funds: Regulatory & Compliance respondentUSA
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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's guidance is practical, and he is able to prioritize issues based on his assessment of risk.

      Investment Funds: Regulatory & Compliance respondentUSA
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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.

    • Scott knows the answer to every question and has a suggestion on how to handle difficult situations. I appreciate his sage advice.

      Investment Funds: Regulatory & Compliance respondentUSA
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