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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 advised BlackRock on registering five new open-end funds.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Sidley's attorneys are incredibly responsive and guide us through complicated matters."
"The team are well resourced and always have depth to lean on. The group is also very proactive."
"The group is thoughtful and thorough."
"Sidley's attorneys are incredibly responsive and guide us through complicated matters."
"The team are well resourced and always have depth to lean on. The group is also very proactive."
"The group is thoughtful and thorough."
Notable Practitioners
Jay Baris is highly skilled in advising registered funds, including ETFs and their independent trustees.
"Jay is a knowledgeable lawyer."
"He is a great attorney."
Nathan Greene is highly regarded for his understanding of the regulatory framework surrounding registered funds.
"Nathan is an invaluable resource for clients."
"He thinks broadly and deeply about issues."
Jesse Kean is valued for his knowledge of mutual funds and ETFs. He is experienced in fund establishment and transactions carried out by fund complexes.
"Jesse is an excellent lawyer."