USA Guide 2026 : Massachusetts
Ranked Individuals
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Sidley Austin LLP is held in high esteem for its representation of hedge and mutual fund clients. The law firm also offers expertise across complex tax and regulatory issues, as well as advising investment managers and financial institutions.
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Sidley Austin is representing BlackRock, a leading US-based global asset manager, on the conversion of two $2.25-billion mutual funds into two exchange-traded funds.
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The firm has an incredible depth of knowledge from fund formation to complex regulatory matters.
Sidley has demonstrated ability to handle a range of matters. The firm combines deep subject-matter expertise (broker-dealer regulation, short-sale rules, disclosure regimes) with practical guidance.
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Elizabeth Shea Fries is highly recommended for her work with private funds, centering around hedge funds.
Elizabeth Fries provides provide prudent, well researched legal advice and is invaluable as a sounding board across a wide swath of commercial and strategic business areas.
Elizabeth Fires' knowledge is particularly deep across US securities laws, banking regulations, tax rules, commercial transactions, as well as ERISA and CFTC regulations.
Elizabeth Fries has deep understanding of hedge fund businesses, that we relied on to stay ahead of regulatory shifts and changes across the industry. Her advice is direct, thoughtful and pragmatic.
Elizabeth Fries is a trusted adviser who marries an encyclopedic knowledge of the law and regulation with practical, creative, and actionable advice which is invaluable for an in-house practitioner.
Roy Smith frequently advises private funds and hedge fund clients on launches, restructurings, and transactions.
Hedge & Mutual Funds
Hedge & Mutual Funds
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