About

Provided by Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP

Simpson Thacher is a leading global law firm with a dynamic and well-established Registered Funds Practice that counsels a range of U.S. registered open-end and closed-end funds, including mutual funds, ETFs, interval funds, tender offer funds, business development companies (BDCs), REITs, conglomerate vehicles, private funds offered in wealth channels to individual investors and their investment advisers and independent trustees/directors. The team is recognized for its ability to help alternative asset managers translate private markets investments into perpetual capital vehicles for retail investors. The firm also brings considerable strength in M&A involving registered funds and the broader asset management industry, including acquisitions, minority investments, and joint ventures. Clients turn to Simpson Thacher for guidance in launching retail-oriented platforms, developing novel offerings, and executing complex, first-of-their-kind transactions in the 1940 Act space and beyond.

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. The firm is valued for its knowledge of M&A matters involving registered funds.

Work Highlights

  • Simpson Thacher & Bartlett advised Coller Capital on the formation and launch of Coller Private Credit Secondaries, a registered investment company.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Rajib Chanda
1
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 unquestionably a market leader in registered funds.

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.

In addition to unique subject matter expertise, David has exceptional judgment and represents a true safe pair of hands.

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.

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 great at explaining complex concepts to both lawyers and business professionals.

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 is a great lawyer who takes time to explain issues in a very client-friendly manner.

Anne Choe
U
Anne Choe
U
Up and Coming

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

Benjamin Wells
U
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.

Bissie Bonner
U
Bissie Bonner
U
Up and Coming

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

Bissie is thoughtful and diligent in her work.

Ranked Lawyers at
Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP

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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
Bissie Bonner
U
Bissie Bonner
U
Up and Coming