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Registered Funds - USA
What the Team is Known For
Sullivan & Worcester boasts a distinguished registered funds group that handles mutual funds, closed-end funds and ETFs. Particularly well regarded for its strength in independent trustee representation.
Strengths
"Sullivan & Worcester's practitioners are knowledgeable and provide thoughtful advice in an efficient manner."
"The team is extremely thorough and responsive."
"It's a great firm."
Work Highlights
Sullivan & Worcester advised the Independent Trustees of the Pacific Select Fund and Pacific Funds Series Trust on board governance and responsibilities under the federal securities law and state law.
Notable practitioners
David Mahaffey is best known for his high-level representation of independent trustees for ETFs and open and closed-end funds.
David Leahy is valued for his astute advice to independent trustees and directors of mutual funds, closed-end funds and ETFs.
"David is a knowledgeable lawyer."
Domenick Pugliese's broad capabilities enable him to handle ETFs and mutual funds matters, with particular expertise in advising independent trustees.
"He is well connected, thoughtful and responsive."
"Domenick is responsive and knowledgeable."