Investment Funds: Regulatory & Compliance
USA Guide 2024 : USA - Nationwide
Band 3
Contact number
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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
- Sidley Austin provided counsel to Accion International on regulatory compliance efforts relating to its investments.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Sidley has a deep bench across all major global jurisdictions. The team handles complicated matters."
"Sidley has a number of subject matter experts."
"It has a number of amazing attorneys whose commercial awareness is a byproduct of years of industry experience."
"Sidley has a deep bench across all major global jurisdictions. The team handles complicated matters."
"Sidley has a number of subject matter experts."
"It has a number of amazing attorneys whose commercial awareness is a byproduct of years of industry experience."
Notable Practitioners
Elizabeth Shea Fries has extensive experience advising pension funds and asset managers on all manner of regulatory issues.
"Elizabeth has a great depth of knowledge."
"She is excellent - she's very commercially aware and offers concise advice to complex problems."
Nathan Howell has a broad practice that involves advising significant clients on CFTC and NFA compliance programs.
"Nathan is an exceptional lawyer who consistently provides practical advice. He demonstrates a deep understanding of complex legal issues."