About

Provided by Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP

Morgan Lewis counsels more than 60 mutual fund, exchange-traded fund (ETF), and closed-end fund complexes, comprising well over 1,000 investment portfolios, and represents the independent directors or trustees of more than 20 fund complexes. Our fund clients range from those sponsored and advised by some of the world’s largest banks, insurance companies, and broker-dealers, to funds advised by independent investment advisers. Our fund clients collectively manage more than $1 trillion. We also represent their administrators, custodians, distributors, listing markets, subadvisers, transfer agents, and other service providers.

Working across a wide range of fund products, we advise clients on their most innovative product development projects. Our lawyers work with every asset class, including listed stocks, fixed-income securities, emerging market securities, derivative instruments, and commodities. Our advice encompasses the Investment Company Act of 1940 and extends to the full range of tax, market regulation, and distribution issues faced by the industry. We have experience in the review, development, and implementation of policies and procedures designed to ensure compliance with securities and other applicable laws.





Chambers Review

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Registered Funds - USA - Nationwide

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What the Team is Known For

Morgan, Lewis & Bockius offers expertise across all aspects of the registered fund space, including ETFs, money market vehicles and mutual fund complexes. Advises in connection with ’40 Act matters and the full range of state and federal regulatory matters. Noted for its ability to handle the international aspects of investments, working with experts in the firm's offices globally.

Work Highlights

  • Morgan Lewis represented Guggenheim Investments in the sale and reorganization of 21 mutual and variable insurance funds to New Age Alpha.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Roger P Joseph
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Roger P Joseph
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Senior Statespeople
Roger Joseph's international registered funds work includes a number of major fund launches.
W John McGuire
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W John McGuire
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Band 1
John McGuire has cultivated a market-leading reputation in the ETF marketplace.

John is a leader in the industry.

Lea Anne Copenhefer
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Lea Anne Copenhefer
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Band 2
Lea Anne Copenhefer is equally capable acting for major investment advisers and the independent directors of registered funds. Her work includes the formation of both public and non-traded funds.

Lea Anne is excellent and super smart.

Timothy W Levin
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Timothy W Levin
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Band 3
Timothy Levin has in-depth knowledge of mutual funds and regularly handles fund formation.

Tim understands the bigger picture.

Tim brings excellent commercial awareness and sophistication.

Timothy is terrific to work with. He is practical, engaged and responsive.

Sean Graber
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Sean Graber
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Band 4
Sean Graber's broad caseload ranges from establishing funds to M&A and operational matters. He has additional experience advising on novel issues such as auction funds.

He does an outstanding job in delivering excellent service.

Sean is a magnificent attorney and an incredible engagement partner.

Chris Menconi
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Chris Menconi
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Band 5
Chris Menconi is especially well reputed for his understanding of publicly traded funds.

He is very practical, efficient and incredibly intelligent.

Chris combines extensive experience with a strong sense of client needs.

Chris is a great lawyer. He is very commercial and thoughtful.

Chris is knowledgeable and takes a very pragmatic approach. He does a very good job of breaking down matters and explaining it for what it really is. Chris does a good job of summarising legal terms.

Laura E. Flores
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Laura E. Flores
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Band 5
Laura Flores is adept at advising ETFs and their managers on launches and registration with the SEC.

She is very knowledgeable of ETFs and is very creative in this space.

Laura is very practical and knows this market well. She gives top level advice and is great to work with.

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Mark F Parise
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Band 5

Mark Parise is held in high regard for his expertise in closed-end and mutual funds, as well as ETFs.

Mark is thorough, informed, committed, well-prepared and regularly goes above and beyond. Mark is an expert in his field and his advice and guidance is seamless.

Mark knows the space very well and gives very practical advice. He always provides clients with top quality advice.

Mark is a fabulous attorney to work with. He provides insightful and practical legal solutions.

Ranked Lawyers at
Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP

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USA - Nationwide

Registered Funds

Roger P Joseph
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Roger P Joseph
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Senior Statespeople
W John McGuire
1
W John McGuire
1
Band 1
Lea Anne Copenhefer
2
Lea Anne Copenhefer
2
Band 2
Timothy W Levin
3
Timothy W Levin
3
Band 3
Sean Graber
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Sean Graber
4
Band 4
Chris Menconi
5
Chris Menconi
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Band 5
Laura E. Flores
5
Laura E. Flores
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Band 5
5
Mark F Parise
5
Band 5