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Our clients, ranging from start-up ventures to established firms with hundreds of billions of dollars under management, benefit from Ropes & Gray’s deep experience in the industry. We represent all facets of the industry worldwide, including hedge fund sponsors (both institutional and start-up sponsors), credit funds, funds of funds, and other hybrids, as well as institutional investors and seed capital investors. Our attorneys advise clients on complex investment strategies involving currency overlay and other currency management and hedging programs, tail risk funds systems trading platforms (including IP issues), and commodity trading product design, among others.

To learn more about our hedge funds practice, please visit: https://www.ropesgray.com/practices/hedge-funds.aspx

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Hedge & Mutual Funds - Massachusetts

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Band 1

What the Team is Known For

Ropes & Gray LLP is well known for its representation of sophisticated mutual funds, investment managers and advisers, funds of funds and institutional investors. Further recognized for its experience advising on hybrid funds, alternative registered funds, commodities and derivatives. Acts on a comprehensive range of transactional, regulatory and compliance matters. Offers funds expertise throughout its offices in North America, Europe and Asia.

Work Highlights

  • Ropes & Gray represented Tekla Capital Management LLC in the sale of its global asset manager, abrdn Inc.

Strengths

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They keep abreast of industry developments and have experienced senior partners with a track record in the industry.

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They are a very strong firm of consummate experts with a deep breadth of expertise. They have a broad range of associates and partners to rely on to meet varying client needs as they arise.

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The team is excellent. They are all deep subject matter experts capable of offering practical and real-world advice.

Hedge & Mutual Funds respondent
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Their guidance is spot-on and I am 100% satisfied with the quality of service I receive. I could not ask for better. The team understands the practical side of the business.

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Notable Practitioners

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Brian D McCabe
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Brian D McCabe
2
Band 2
Brian McCabe regularly works with the boards of independent trustees of registered funds.

Working with Brian gives me peace of mind that I will come to proper legal and business conclusions.

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Elizabeth J. Reza
2
Elizabeth J. Reza
2
Band 2
Elizabeth Reza is esteemed for the advice and counsel she provides for registered investment companies and mutual funds.

Elizabeth is always able to help, no matter how unusual the question is.

Elizabeth is a joy to work with.

She brings both technical expertise and pragmatism to solving problems. She excels at finding workable solutions for complex problems and challenging issues.

Elizabeth impresses with her knowledge of how to integrate legal advice with clients' business plans and priorities.

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Leigh Fraser
2
Leigh Fraser
2
Band 2

Leigh Fraser is a hedge funds specialist with specific expertise in regulatory compliance. She is equally highly regarded for standalone compliance work and the formation and offering of new hedge funds.

Leigh is very commercial and smart.

Leigh is very good at contextualizing matters. She is a very commercial and practical lawyer who is just brilliant.

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David C Sullivan
3
David C Sullivan
3
Band 3
David Sullivan focuses his practice on the representation of registered funds and their trustees.

David is a measured and thoughtful lawyer.

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Thomas R Hiller
3
Thomas R Hiller
3
Band 3

Thomas Hiller co-leads the firm's registered funds group and is recommended for his work in the area. His practice includes work with both open and closed-end funds as well as those traded on exchanges.

Thomas provides excellent service and counsel.

He combines practical considerations with complex legal issues to provide exceptional counsel.

He is very smart and knowledgeable.

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James Thomas
4
James Thomas
4
Band 4
James Thomas is noted for his experience in advising funds clients on regulatory and compliance matters.

James is a very creative thinker, is good on his feet and I wouldn't hesitate to put him on a call with senior leaders. He is thorough too.

James is absolutely amazing.

James has encyclopedic knowledge, meaning he handles problems with the most incredible nuanced approach and care.

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Katherine Waite
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Katherine Waite
U
Up and Coming
Katherine Waite has experience of advising clients on regulatory issues, ESG strategies and fund launches.

Katherine is knowledgeable of what's going on in the market and evaluating different approaches.

Katherine is practical and a very good partner who finds thoughtful solutions.

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Ranked Lawyers at
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Brian D McCabe
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Brian D McCabe
2
Band 2
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Elizabeth J. Reza
2
Elizabeth J. Reza
2
Band 2
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Leigh Fraser
2
Leigh Fraser
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Band 2
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David C Sullivan
3
David C Sullivan
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Thomas R Hiller
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Thomas R Hiller
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Band 3
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James Thomas
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James Thomas
4
Band 4
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Katherine Waite
U
Katherine Waite
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Up and Coming
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