Chambers Review

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Registered Funds - USA - Nationwide

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Band 2

What the Team is Known For

Simpson Thacher is a well-known investment funds law firm that assists clients with significant ETF, BDC, and open and closed-end fund matters. Valued for its knowledge of M&A matters involving registered funds.

Work Highlights

  • Simpson Thacher represented Apollo Credit Management in the launch of its inaugural non-traded business development company, Apollo Debt Solutions BDC.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Rajib Chanda
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Rajib Chanda
1
Band 1
A key component of Rajib Chanda's practice is advising alternative investment advisers on the launch and operation of registered funds.

Rajib is a very savvy adviser. He is creative, solution-oriented and helps narrow down what the risks and rewards are. He's great and I cannot say enough good things about him.

Rajib has great business sense.

Rajib is extremely knowledgeable of the industry and is very commercial.

Rajib is excellent, creative and responsive.

David W. Blass
2
David W. Blass
2
Band 2
David Blass is particularly adept at representing clients in major fund M&A and significant offerings.
Kenneth E Burdon
5
Kenneth E Burdon
5
Band 5

Kenneth Burdon has extensive experience in the market and is routinely called upon to advise funds and investment managers on launches, offerings and regulatory issues.

Kenneth is knowledgeable in BDCs.

Neesa Sood
5
Neesa Sood
5
Band 5
Neesa Sood frequently advises asset managers and independent boards on closed-end and mutual fund matters.

Neesa is familiar with a wide variety of products and has a deep knowledge of the 1940 Act. She provides answers that are precise, as well as helpful.

Neesa has strong legal, business and commercial awareness that she brings to bear in an effective way. She is adept in prioritizing risks to help clients focus on the most pertinent issues.

Neesa is a rising star.

Ryan Brizek
5
Ryan Brizek
5
Band 5
Ryan Brizek is highly regarded for his strength in providing counsel on the operation and formation of BDCs and closed-end funds.

Ryan has a depth of knowledge and understands the client's objectives. He applies his technical knowledge in a way that furthers those commercial objectives.

He is super smart, has an encyclopedic memory and is a very thoughtful partner.

Ryan is incredibly knowledgeable and great at communicating complex considerations.

Anne Choe
U
Anne Choe
U
Up and Coming

Anne Choe is recognized for her registered funds and investment management regulatory practice.

Anne Choe is a super hard worker and a delight to work with.

Anne Choe is very smart and personable. It's fun to work with her.

Anne Choe is very knowledgeable on regulatory and legal matters and she is really practical.

Benjamin Wells
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Benjamin Wells
U
Up and Coming

Benjamin Wells focuses his practice advising registered investment vehicles and advisers across a range of regulatory and transactional matters.

Benjamin is thoughtful and hard-working.

Benjamin is a key star partner. He works tirelessly.

Benjamin is a super talented lawyer.

U
Bissie Bonner
U
Up and Coming

Bissie Bonner is highly regarded for her representation of registered investment companies and funds.

Bissie is one of the best and is super hard-working. She'll get you the answer first, she understands the industry and she wants to do more.

Bissie has a lot of institutional knowledge and is a great resource for the firm.

Bissie provides good insight.

Ranked Lawyers at
Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP

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USA - Nationwide

Registered Funds

Rajib Chanda
1
Rajib Chanda
1
Band 1
David W. Blass
2
David W. Blass
2
Band 2
Kenneth E Burdon
5
Kenneth E Burdon
5
Band 5
Neesa Sood
5
Neesa Sood
5
Band 5
Ryan Brizek
5
Ryan Brizek
5
Band 5
Anne Choe
U
Anne Choe
U
Up and Coming
Benjamin Wells
U
Benjamin Wells
U
Up and Coming
U
Bissie Bonner
U
Up and Coming