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Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP

Registered Funds

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Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP

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Registered Funds - USA - Nationwide

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. The firm covers the whole spectrum, from organization and registration to offerings. It has particular strength in connection with alternative investments, closed-end funds, ETFs and BDCs.

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Strengths

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  • The Willkie team continues to have some of the best Investment Company Act lawyers. The group is very well rounded and supported by other excellent groups at the firm to assist in developing new and unique products.

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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 Neale is a bright light within the industry. She provides sophisticated, actionable guidance and brings a wealth of industry experience.

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  • Benjamin Haskin
    Benjamin Haskin

    Benjamin Haskin

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

    • Ben is a pleasure to work with and is excellent at solving issues in unique ways.

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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 is very bright, commercial and responsive, and has deep subject matter expertise.

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  • Jay Spinola
    Jay Spinola

    Jay Spinola

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

    • Jay displays top-notch commercial awareness and helps us navigate to the right outcomes.

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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.
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