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Registered Funds - USA - Nationwide

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Band 2

What the Team is Known For

Vedder Price represents open and closed-end funds across an array of regulatory, transactional and compliance issues. Typically advises on matters relating to derivatives and structured products, CFTC procedures, and tax and ERISA affairs. Notable for its strength in the area of mutual funds and ETFs.

Work Highlights

  • Vedder Price represented the Independent Trustees of SPDR Funds.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Cathy Gonzales O'Kelly
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Cathy Gonzales O'Kelly
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Band 1
Cathy Gonzales O'Kelly's formation and operation expertise covers mutual and closed-end funds and ETFs.

Cathy is the most talented lawyer I've ever worked with. Not only from a technical perspective, but she has an uncanny ability to really understand our role and give extremely practical advice.

Cathy is a seasoned lawyer. I am impressed with her skills in working with boards and communicating complex matters in a digestible way.

Cathy has a wealth of knowledge accumulated and has the perspective from which to measure current issues.

Marguerite Bateman
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Marguerite Bateman
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Band 2
Marguerite Bateman is acknowledged for her exemplary representation of independent trustees of registered funds and ETFs.

She's fantastic. Marguerite has technical expertise and is excellent in navigating boardrooms.

Renee Hardt
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Renee Hardt
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Band 4
Renee Hardt is esteemed for her registered fund expertise, including independent trustee representation.

Renee is exemplary.

Renee is an excellent attorney and a pleasure to work with.

Renee has excellent communication skills.

Amy Ward Pershkow
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Amy Ward Pershkow
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Band 5
Amy Ward Pershkow's practice involves advising independent boards of trustees and investment companies on ’40 Act compliance.

Amy is excellent.

Amy brings a perspective that is nuanced and specific. She is detail-oriented and absorbs the issue before formulating advice, which I appreciate.

Amy is an outstanding all-round legal expert. She is super client-focused, is an excellent counsellor and really puts the clients first to ensure we get an extremely high level of service.

Deborah Eades
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Deborah Eades
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Band 5
Deborah Bielicke Eades routinely offers advice and guidance to clients relating to open and closed-end funds.

Deborah is an outstanding lawyer in terms of her knowledge.

She is very capable.

John S. Marten
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John S. Marten
5
Band 5
John Marten is well versed in advising independent trustees on all matters relating to the operation of funds.

John is an excellent attorney and a pleasure to work with.

I think of him as a superstar and he is great to work with. His knowledge is outstanding and his advice is always spot on, practical and very well grounded.

John has a strong legal mind, a positive demeanor, great instincts and excellent communication skills.

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Registered Funds

Cathy Gonzales O'Kelly
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Cathy Gonzales O'Kelly
1
Band 1
Marguerite Bateman
2
Marguerite Bateman
2
Band 2
Renee Hardt
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Renee Hardt
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Band 4
Amy Ward Pershkow
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Amy Ward Pershkow
5
Band 5
Deborah Eades
5
Deborah Eades
5
Band 5
John S. Marten
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John S. Marten
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Band 5