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Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP

Registered Funds

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Registered Funds - USA

Band 2

What the Team is Known For
Willkie Farr & Gallagher counsels leading registered funds, as well as their advisers and independent directors, in connection with the full range of ’40 Act matters. Covers the whole spectrum from organization and registration to offerings. Particular strength in connection with alternative investments, closed-end funds, ETFs and BDCs.
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Strengths

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  • The Willkie Farr & Gallagher team is responsive, available and collaborative. They all have a strong command of the market.

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  • The lawyers in this department are individually very talented in their area of expertise but also as a whole, do an excellent job of integrating a multi-disciplinary approach to advising clients.

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  • Willkie provides very strong technical expertise and couples their valuable legal perspective with great business sense. They operate as a team, staying coordinated across a wide range of issues.

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  • Willkie not only has the deepest team but they have a strong roster of SEC-turned private practice attorneys. They have a deep team that creates experts on nuanced issues.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Margery Neale
    Margery Neale

    Margery Neale

    Margery Neale is recognized for her high-level practice encompassing ETFs and other registered funds.

    • Margery is the best in the business! She has a brilliant mind.

      Registered Funds respondentGlobal

    • Margery is an exceptional attorney with strong interpersonal skills combined with remarkable legal, business and commercial awareness, which she brings to bear in an effective way.

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    • Margery brings extraordinary legal expertise as well as sound commercial and business judgment.

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    • Margery is a true expert in her field.

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  • Benjamin Haskin
    Benjamin Haskin

    Benjamin Haskin

    Benjamin Haskin is particularly recognized for his expertise in significant ETF matters.

    • Ben is phenomenal and maintains a great client relationship.

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    • Benjamin is very strong and analytical.

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    • Benjamin is a very seasoned lawyer who is very knowledgeable in the registered fund space. He is very personable, easy to work with and accommodating.

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  • Elliot Gluck
    Elliot Gluck

    Elliot Gluck

    Elliot Gluck is well versed in the formation and operation of registered funds, including ETFs and closed-end funds.

    • Elliot has technical expertise and is a go-to for guidance on complex problems. He is also very practical, commercial and business friendly.

      Registered Funds respondentGlobal

    • Elliot is always willing to go the extra mile and is very good at client service.

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    • Elliot is an excellent partner and works well with our team.

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    • Elliot is very knowledgeable of our industry and business.

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  • Jay Spinola
    Jay Spinola

    Jay Spinola

    Jay Spinola has a broad registered funds practice which covers the establishment of ETFs, as well as regulatory and operational issues for open-end and closed-end funds.

    • Jay is thoughtful and has his finger on the pulse of the market. He is a go-to for complex questions.

      Registered Funds respondentGlobal

    • Jay is diligent and exceptionally on top of all the things we need to accomplish. He's an A+ attorney and a delightful individual.

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    • Jay is very knowledgeable and has a lot of depth and breadth. It is a great experience working with him.

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  • Jesse Kean
    Jesse Kean

    Jesse Kean

    Jesse Kean is valued for his knowledge of mutual funds and ETFs. He is experienced in fund establishment and transactions carried out by fund complexes.

    • Jesse knows this space very well.

      Registered Funds respondentGlobal

    • Jesse has great knowledge of the subject matter and a practical approach to problem solving.

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