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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Band 2

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. The firm avises in connection with ’40 Act matters and the full range of state and federal regulatory matters. It is noted for its ability to handle the international aspects of investments, working with experts in the firm's offices globally.

Work Highlights

  • Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP advised State Street Investment Management on the launch and registration of several new ETFs, including a private credit ETF.

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
1
W John McGuire
1
Band 1
John McGuire has cultivated a market-leading reputation in the ETF marketplace.
Lea Anne Copenhefer
3
Lea Anne Copenhefer
3
Band 3
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 has a strong knowledge base. She is always on her A game.

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

Tim has deep and broad experience in the investment management industry and has consistently provided practical and timely legal advice.

Sean Graber
4
Sean Graber
4
Band 4

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

Sean consistently provides timely, pragmatic, business-oriented legal counsel and guidance.

5
John "Jack" O'Brien
5
Band 5

Jack O'Brien is sought after for his expertise in mutual and exchange-traded fund launches and 1940 Act regulatory work. He is co-leader of the firm's registered funds practice.

Jack demonstrates the ability to handle multiple novel, complex and sophisticated matters.

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

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

Mark has deep knowledge, sound judgment and provides excellent anticipatory advice.

Ranked Lawyers at
Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP

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USA - Nationwide

Registered Funds

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