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Ropes & Gray LLP

Investment Funds: Regulatory & Compliance

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Ropes & Gray LLP

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Investment Funds: Regulatory & Compliance - USA - Nationwide

Band 1

Band 1


What the Team is Known For

Ropes & Gray has an established practice, and the team represents private fund managers in substantial regulatory and compliance matters. It provides advice on the navigation of the Dodd-Frank Act in addition to liaising with major regulatory bodies, such as the SEC and CFTC.

Strengths

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  • Ropes & Gray are very practical and have a deep understanding of the industry.

    Investment Funds: Regulatory & Compliance respondentUSA

Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 1Jason E. Brown
    Band 1Jason E. Brown

    Jason E. Brown

    Investment firms rely on Jason Brown to provide high-quality counsel on regulatory issues relating to both private and mutual funds.
    • Jason is highly responsive, attuned to the market and the commercial and compliance needs of our business, and up to the minute on relevant regulatory developments.

      Investment Funds: Regulatory & Compliance respondentUSA
  • Band 1Joel Wattenbarger
    Band 1Joel Wattenbarger

    Joel Wattenbarger

    Joel Wattenbarger has considerable experience of advising on SEC and CFTC regulatory issues relating to hedge and venture capital funds.
    • Joel is able to really drill things down in a way that makes sense.

      Investment Funds: Regulatory & Compliance respondentUSA
  • Band 1Leigh Fraser
    Band 1Leigh Fraser

    Leigh Fraser

    Leigh Fraser's practice revolves around guiding clients through CFTC, SEC and Dodd-Frank regulatory issues. She routinely demonstrates her ability to advise on both domestic and cross-border fund regulatory issues.
    • Leigh is exceptional all around.

      Investment Funds: Regulatory & Compliance respondentUSA

Ranked Individuals at Ropes & Gray LLP (3)

USA - Nationwide

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    Jason E. Brown

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    Joel Wattenbarger

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    Leigh Fraser

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