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Registered Funds

USA Guide 2026 : USA - Nationwide

Ropes & Gray LLP

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Registered Funds - USA - Nationwide

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What the Team is Known For

Ropes & Gray boasts a hugely respected ’40 Act practice fluent in all types of registered funds, from ETFs to proprietary and master-feeder funds. The firm handles the full range of matters, including fund formation and operation, regulatory compliance and tax matters, and is additionally uniquely placed to advise on hedge funds and private equity funds.

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Work Highlights

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Ropes & Gray advises Jackson National Life Funds on the launch of two multi-asset 1940 Act interval funds, the Jackson Real Assets Fund and Jackson Credit Opportunities Fund.

Strengths

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Ropes & Gray has first-rate attorneys with deep industry knowledge. The team has exceptional strength at problem-solving.
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Notable Practitioners

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Bryan Chegwidden
Bryan Chegwidden's practice largely revolves around ETFs and sees him serving as fund and independent trustee counsel.
Bryan is a really terrific lawyer who is very well regarded in the industry.
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Elizabeth J. Reza
Elizabeth Reza has strong regulatory and operational capabilities relating to registered funds. She has experience advising on mutual funds as well as open and closed-end funds.
Elizabeth is an experienced and expert 40 Act counsel.
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Michael Doherty
Michael Doherty is sought after for his deep understanding of fund formation and related regulatory and compliance matters.
Michael provides practice advice; he is super knowledgeable and organized.
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Paulita Pike
Paulita Pike is esteemed for her work representing funds and their independent trustees and directors.
Paulita is very thoughtful, smart and good to collaborate with.
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Brian D McCabe
Brian McCabe is skilled at handling matters involving mutual funds and ETFs and is noted for his independent trustee representation.
Brian is a really good lawyer who is really personable.
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Jeremy Smith
Jeremy Smith has considerable experience advising investment managers and funds on matters concerning ETF and close-end funds.
Jeremy is very well versed in funds governance and compliance.
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Thomas R Hiller
Thomas Hiller is particularly adept at advising asset managers on issues relating to closed-end funds.
Thomas is super knowledgeable and razor-sharp.
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David C Sullivan
David Sullivan is relied upon by fund managers to provide guidance on a broad range of issues such as fund formation, financing and regulatory compliance.
David is the person that chimes in when we have very serious, complicated questions.
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James Thomas
James Thomas is sought after by clients for his expertise in registered funds. He advises fund managers, trustees and investment advisers on ETFs, close-ended funds and responsible investing vehicles.
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