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Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP

Investment Funds: Regulatory & Compliance

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Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP

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Investment Funds: Regulatory & Compliance - USA

Band 1

Band 1


What the Team is Known For

Willkie Farr has a preeminent team that handles significant compliance matters involving investment funds. The team is noted for its expertise in issues related to the Commodity Exchange Act, Investment Advisers Act of 1940 and Investment Company Act of 1940.

Strengths

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  • The partners provide practical advice. Given their breadth and expertise in investment management, Willkie is a go-to firm for complex matters.

    Investment Funds: Regulatory & Compliance respondentGlobal
  • They give targeted and useful legal advice. We are very satisfied with their work.

    Investment Funds: Regulatory & Compliance respondentGlobal
  • They have deep knowledge of relevant regulatory rules, regulations and industry practice.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 1James E Anderson
    Band 1James E Anderson

    James E Anderson

    James Anderson specializes in advising private fund managers on securities regulatory compliance.
    • James is very astute and knowledgeable.

      Investment Funds: Regulatory & Compliance respondentGlobal
  • Band 1Rita Molesworth
    Band 1Rita Molesworth

    Rita Molesworth

    Rita Molesworth is best known for her work with hedge fund sponsors in CFTC compliance.
    • Rita is an excellent lawyer and her expertise is well known. She's practical, commercial and has a really good client engagement style.

      Investment Funds: Regulatory & Compliance respondentGlobal
  • Band 4Benjamin Allensworth
    Band 4Benjamin Allensworth

    Benjamin Allensworth

    Benjamin Allensworth has extensive experience advising clients on regulatory and compliance matters. His clients include venture capital and private equity firms as well as well-known financial institutions.

    • Benjamin is a pleasure to work with. He is knowledgeable and responsive.

      Investment Funds: Regulatory & Compliance respondentGlobal
    • He is a practical practitioner.

      Investment Funds: Regulatory & Compliance respondentGlobal
    • He's extremely smart and practical.

      Investment Funds: Regulatory & Compliance respondentGlobal
    • Benjamin is very knowledgeable about the rules.

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Ranked Individuals at Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP (3)

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