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Aaron Schlaphoff

Aaron Schlaphoff

Global 2026

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Aaron is a member of Davis Polk's Investment Management practice. He represents leading asset managers on a wide range of legal, regulatory and compliance matters. He has unique knowledge of the various laws applicable to asset managers, including the Investment Advisers Act and Investment Company Act. His experience spans all types of private equity, credit and hedge fund products, as well as registered fund products such as closed-end funds, interval funds, tender offer funds, business development companies (BDCs) and ETFs. He frequently advises clients on SEC examinations and enforcement matters, as well as on adviser registration, exemptions and ongoing compliance. He also has extensive experience with M&A, IPO and restructuring matters involving asset managers.

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Investment Funds: Regulatory & Compliance - USA

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Band 2

Individual Editorial
Aaron Schlaphoff is adept at advising clients on complex regulatory issues arising from formations, as well as providing general operational guidance. He has considerable experience of assisting on matters relating to ETFs and hedge funds.

Strengths

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  • Aaron is a very commercial regulatory lawyer with great SEC experience, which is invaluable. He gives great advice.

    Investment Funds: Regulatory & ComplianceChambers Global Guide
  • He is a very strong domain expert in regulatory matters and distils complex regulatory issues into understandable advice. He synthesises complexity into simple terms.

    Investment Funds: Regulatory & ComplianceChambers Global Guide
  • He is an excellent lawyer. He is thoughtful, cerebral and sharp, and we enjoy working with him.

    Investment Funds: Regulatory & ComplianceChambers Global Guide

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