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K&L Gates

Registered Funds

Global Guide 2026 : USA

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K&L Gates

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Registered Funds - USA

Band 2

What the Team is Known For
The K&L Gates team is highly accomplished in the domain of ETFs and adept in its appraisal of complex regulatory and compliance matters, due to the contingent of SEC alumni in the ranks of its investment management team. Acknowledged for its deep-seated expertise in open and closed-end fund matters. Capable of deploying well-integrated global support, and providing funds with a wealth of ancillary materials and training programs.
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Work Highlights

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  • K&L Gates represented John Hancock Investment Management in the formation of the John Hancock Asset Based Lending Fund.

Strengths

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  • They are client friendly and have a pulse on the industry and where it is moving. We look to them as thought leaders in ETFs, identifying new fields and working in a very practical manner.

    Registered Funds respondentGlobal

  • They have a deep level of experience and industry contacts to draw from. K&L provides bespoke and individualized attention and they coordinate cross-border matters seamlessly.

    Registered Funds respondentGlobal

  • They have terrific knowledge of the law and industry practice. They are very pro-active in providing advice before it is needed and have a deep bench of talented lawyers.

    Registered Funds respondentGlobal

  • They're one of our top law firms because they are commercial, business-minded and very attentive to us as clients.

    Registered Funds respondentGlobal

Notable Practitioners

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  • Robert Zutz
    Robert Zutz

    Robert Zutz

    Robert Zutz has a significant practice advising independent trustees and investment managers on funds including ETFs.

    • Robert is great at his work.

      Registered Funds respondentGlobal
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  • Mark Amorosi
    Mark Amorosi

    Mark Amorosi

    Mark Amorosi is renowned for his depth of knowledge in mutual fund operation and launches.

    • Mark is a terrific lawyer.

      Registered Funds respondentGlobal

    • Mark is super knowledgeable. He has a great presence and is calm no matter what.

      Registered Funds respondentGlobal
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  • Mark Goshko
    Mark Goshko

    Mark Goshko

    Mark Goshko is recommended for his representation of mutual funds and ETFs. He has notable experience gained from advising on both regulatory and operational issues, including reorganizations.

    • Mark is a very accomplished 1940 Act attorney with a deep knowledge of the relevant case law and trends in the industry. He helps clients to navigate the many changes that occur in the fund industry.

      Registered Funds respondentGlobal
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  • George Zornada
    George Zornada

    George Zornada

    George Zornada's practice covers a wide array of issues, including advising on regulatory and transactional matters. He has notable experience advising clients on deals concerning ETFs, BDCs and closed-end funds.

    • This is his area of expertise. His depth of experience is impressive and his Company Investment Act knowledge is top-notch.

      Registered Funds respondentGlobal

    • George is fantastic and a thoughtful and innovative lawyer who is loved by clients. He is the lawyer's lawyer.

      Registered Funds respondentGlobal

    • George is helpful, a good communicator and practical.

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  • Michael S. Caccese
    Michael S. Caccese

    Michael S. Caccese

    Michael Caccese is regularly called upon by investment managers to provide counsel on mutual and closed-end funds. He is adept at advising on transactional matters as well as regulatory filings.

    • Michael is extremely knowledgeable across the board on US and international work.

      Registered Funds respondentGlobal
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  • Ndenisarya Meekins
    Ndenisarya Meekins

    Ndenisarya Meekins

    Washington-based Ndenisarya Meekins assists independent trustees on governance and regulatory mandates. She has further experience providing counsel on complex transactions.

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