About

Provided by Stradley Ronon Stevens & Young LLP

From obtaining industry-first exemptive and no-action relief to assisting in the development of novel products, we have helped our clients become and remain industry leaders. We touch trillions worth of assets as counsel to many of the top 20 U.S. fund firms, serve as counsel to more than 70 groups of independent directors, and represent more than 40 fund sponsors.

Stradley Ronon is one of only three firms ranked in Band 1 for Nationwide: Registered Funds by Chambers USA. Our investment management practice is bolstered by a robust slate of former U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) staff members, many of whom served in the SEC’s Division of Investment Management and as thought leaders for the regulations we see today.

Chambers Review

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Registered Funds - USA - Nationwide

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Band 1

What the Team is Known For

Stradley Ronon maintains an impressive client list of fund complexes, fund managers and independent trustees, who benefit from the firm's skill, industry integration and nationwide presence when developing new products or approaching other registered fund concerns. Handles a wide range of open and closed-end funds and is particularly noted for its strength in the ETF space.

Work Highlights

  • Stradley Ronon represented Franklin Templeton on the launch of its Franklin Bitcoin ETF.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Alison Fuller
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Alison Fuller
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Band 1
Alison Fuller is highly commended for her representation of mutual funds and their independent directors.

Alison is a terrific lawyer.

Bruce G Leto
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Bruce G Leto
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Band 1
Bruce Leto's distinguished practice involves advising significant investment managers on M&A, launches and regulatory issues.

Bruce is exceptionally skilled in guiding clients through challenges. He is a first port of call for thorny issues.

He navigates challenging issues, has an encyclopedic knowledge and shows excellent judgment.

Stuart Coleman
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Stuart Coleman
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Band 1
Stuart Coleman is particularly highly regarded for his ability to assist independent trustees of registered funds with navigating federal regulations.

Stuart is a first class talent.

Stuart is very prominent and well respected within the industry. He is a top attorney and a dean in the 40 Act. He has an encyclopedic knowledge and an appreciated common sense approach.

Stuart is an outstanding attorney. He gives practical business advice.

Eric Purple
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Eric Purple
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Band 2
Eric Purple's well-regarded registered fund practice includes advising independent directors and investment managers on fund formation and regulatory matters.

I can’t overstate Eric’s value in terms of technical knowledge, practical experience and considerations, industry knowledge and a proactive approach.

Eric impresses with his level of client service, sophistication and commercial awareness.

Eric is very knowledgeable of BDCs and is very strong in this space.

Matthew R DiClemente
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Matthew R DiClemente
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Band 2
Matthew DiClemente is experienced across the registered fund sector, including ETFs and mutual funds.

Matthew is a really smart lawyer and capable. He is as smart as they come.

Matthew is forward-thinking.

Michael Mundt
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Michael Mundt
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Band 3
Michael Mundt utilizes his SEC experience to assist clients with innovative solutions to complex issues relating to ETFs.

Mike is truly an expert on ETFs. He is a very persuasive writer and explains complicated concepts in plain English well.

David Stephens
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David Stephens
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Band 4
David Stephens is recommended for his experience gained from working with the managers and board members of major fund complexes.

An outstanding attorney.

He is very thoughtful and smart.

Alan Goldberg
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Alan Goldberg
5
Band 5
Alan Goldberg has a noted practice which involves advising significant investment companies and independent board members.

Alan is a terrific attorney to work with. He provides sound, business practical advice and brings exceptional value to our business.

Joel Corriero
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Joel Corriero
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Up and Coming

Joel Corriero has a burgeoning practice in the '40 Act space and has particular expertise advising clients on ETFs.

Joel is very knowledgeable, skilled and incredibly approachable. He is always willing to talk through issues and his work is top quality and timely.

Joel displays very strong levels of client service, sophistication and commercial awareness, which meet our business needs.

Ranked Lawyers at
Stradley Ronon Stevens & Young LLP

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USA - Nationwide

Registered Funds

Alison Fuller
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Alison Fuller
1
Band 1
Bruce G Leto
1
Bruce G Leto
1
Band 1
Stuart Coleman
1
Stuart Coleman
1
Band 1
Eric Purple
2
Eric Purple
2
Band 2
Matthew R DiClemente
2
Matthew R DiClemente
2
Band 2
Michael Mundt
3
Michael Mundt
3
Band 3
David Stephens
4
David Stephens
4
Band 4
Alan Goldberg
5
Alan Goldberg
5
Band 5
Joel Corriero
U
Joel Corriero
U
Up and Coming