Bernard J Kelley

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A “go-to guy for complex Delaware partnership matters” (Chambers USA), Bernard Kelley is head of the firm’s Limited Liability Company and Partnership Advisory Group. Bernie has more than 30 years of experience in the organization and operation of Delaware alternative entities. He is actively involved in a wide variety of transactional matters involving Delaware limited liability companies, general partnerships, limited partnerships, limited liability partnerships, and statutory trusts. Bernie’s practice includes investment fund formation matters, structured finance transactions, joint venture transactions, entity governance, mergers and acquisitions, fiduciary duty issues, contract interpretation issues, and entity dissolutions.

Bernie renders legal opinions and provides litigation support in connection with disputes involving Delaware alternative entities. He also represents banks and trust companies in commercial transactions and regulatory matters, including before Delaware state regulatory authorities.

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