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Registered Funds - USA

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What the Team is Known For

Sidley Austin continues to play an important role in the market, offering expertise in connection with the development and governance of a broad range of fund structures including fixed income funds, alternative investment funds and money market funds. Often acts as underwriters' counsel, drawing on the firm's recognized strength in the capital markets space. Particular strength in matters related to closed-end funds and ETFs.

Work Highlights

  • Sidley Austin serves as fund counsel to Ironwood Funds in connection with their closed-end funds.

Strengths

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Sidley's advice and counsel reflects a deep understanding of the mutual fund industry, as well as the regulatory environment in which mutual funds operate.

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They have great regulatory insight and a pragmatic and business-oriented approach. They have command of the subject matter and an ability to think 'big picture' in extremely complex situations.

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They have a combination of technical expertise and capacity for exercising judgment. The Sidley team are recognized experts and understand the commercial realities of our work.

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Notable Practitioners

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Nathan J Greene
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Nathan J Greene
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Nathan Greene is highly regarded for his understanding of the regulatory framework surrounding registered funds.

Nathan has deep '40 Act industry expertise and experience.

Nathan has exceptional skills, and particularly strong judgment.

Nathan is very knowledgeable, thoughtful and provides creative solutions to complex issues.

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Jay G Baris
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Jay G Baris
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Jay Baris is highly skilled in advising registered funds, including ETFs and their independent trustees.

Jay has extensive '40 Act industry expertise.

Jay has the highest level of expertise, is pragmatic and a pleasure to work with.

Jay is extremely experienced and well versed in this industry.

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Clifford Cone
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Clifford Cone
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Clifford Cone has significant experience advising banks and asset managers on the formation of ETFs and other registered funds. He also has considerable experience providing counsel on ’40 Act issues.

Clifford is an excellent lawyer and is very knowledgeable. I would recommend him to anyone.

He is pragmatic and understands how legal advice can be implemented in the business. He understands that timeliness matters and is solution-oriented.

Clifford is extremely well-informed, dedicated to clients and a knowledgeable expert. He is personable and offers broad knowledge that is vital to clients.

Clifford is a fantastic attorney with deep expertise. He is truly client-focused.

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Sidley Austin LLP

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Nathan J Greene
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Nathan J Greene
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Jay G Baris
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Jay G Baris
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Clifford Cone
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Clifford Cone
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Band 3
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