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Sidley Austin LLP

Investment Funds: Regulatory & Compliance

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Sidley Austin LLP

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Investment Funds: Regulatory & Compliance - USA - Nationwide

Band 2

Band 2


What the Team is Known For
Sidley Austin's team is adept at providing counsel on CFTC, SEC and state registration processes. Its highly distinguished partners have considerable experience of providing counsel on issues related to BDCs, ETFs and real estate funds, among others. The group is also routinely called upon to provide counsel on regulatory issues arising from transactional matters.

Work Highlights

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  • Sidley Austin advised Apollo Capital Management on the design of a global over-the-counter derivatives regulatory compliance program.

Strengths

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  • Sidley has an impressive command of the complex regulatory landscape in the investment funds industry.

    Investment Funds: Regulatory & Compliance respondentUSA

Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 2Elizabeth Shea Fries
    Band 2Elizabeth Shea Fries

    Elizabeth Shea Fries

    Elizabeth Shea Fries has extensive experience advising pension funds and asset managers on all manner of regulatory issues.
    • Liz is an invaluable partner whose excellent judgment, creativity, and strategic thinking we value greatly.

      Investment Funds: Regulatory & Compliance respondentUSA
  • Band 4Nathan Howell
    Band 4Nathan Howell

    Nathan Howell

    Nathan Howell has a broad practice that involves advising significant clients on CFTC and NFA compliance programs.
    • Nathan has a broad practice and takes a practical approach.

      Investment Funds: Regulatory & Compliance respondentUSA

Ranked Individuals at Sidley Austin LLP (2)

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    Elizabeth Shea Fries

    Investment Funds: Regulatory & Compliance

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    Nathan Howell

    Investment Funds: Regulatory & Compliance

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