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Sullivan & Worcester

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Global Guide 2026 : USA


Sullivan & Worcester

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Band 4

Band 4


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

They are knowledgeable and see a wide swath of the industry. I am pleased with their advice.

They are good business attorneys.

They are real experts in the fund space and are extremely detail-oriented.

Work Highlights

Sullivan & Worcester served as counsel to the independent trustees of the John Hancock Funds.

Notable practitioners
David C. Mahaffey
David Mahaffey is best known for his high-level representation of independent trustees for ETFs and open and closed-end funds.

David is very knowledgeable and he listens to the client.


David M Leahy
David Leahy is valued for his astute advice to independent trustees and directors of mutual funds, closed-end funds and ETFs.

David balances the role of being a advocate with good commercial sense.


Domenick Pugliese
Domenick Pugliese's broad capabilities enable him to handle ETFs and mutual funds matters, with particular expertise in advising independent trustees.

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