Investment Funds: Regulatory & Compliance
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The Kirkland & Ellis team is renowned for its ability to handle a wide spectrum of regulatory and compliance issues. Draws strength from practitioners with previous experience within governing agencies such as the SEC. Significant experience of advising clients on the Investment Company Act and Securities Exchange Act. Recognized in the market for its strength in handling private fund issues.
Work Highlights
- Kirkland provided counsel to Francisco Partners on the formation and fund-raising of two private equity funds, Francisco Partners VII and Francisco Partners Agility III.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Kirkland's attorneys are experienced and familiar with complex issues."
"The firm has a dedicated team that responds immediately. There is also an expert on the team for any regulatory issue."
"Kirkland is well staffed with subject matter experts."
"Kirkland's attorneys are experienced and familiar with complex issues."
"The firm has a dedicated team that responds immediately. There is also an expert on the team for any regulatory issue."
"Kirkland is well staffed with subject matter experts."
Notable Practitioners
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 is responsive, commercial and has a wide range of expertise."
Norm Champ is particularly adept at advising clients on SEC regulatory issues, drawing strength from his experience as a director within the SEC.
Scott Moehrke regularly advises asset managers on regulatory approval issues and SEC examinations, as well as matters arising from fund formations.
"He has a huge breadth of knowledge."
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.
"He's responsive, practical and very knowledgeable."
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