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Leigh Fraser

Leigh Fraser

Global 2026

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Ropes & Gray LLP
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Ranked in 2 practice areas

Investment Funds: Regulatory & Compliance

USA

7 years ranked

Hedge Funds

USA

5 years ranked

About

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Practice Areas

Leigh Fraser is a partner in the asset management group and co-head of the firm’s private funds practice. Leigh has significant experience forming onshore and offshore private funds, and advising these entities and their sponsors on an ongoing basis with respect to regulatory matters and structuring new investment products.

She also advises a variety of financial institutions, including hedge funds, investment advisors, mutual funds, and endowments, on derivatives and arrangements with brokers and custodians, as well as related regulatory matters under the Dodd-Frank Act.

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Chambers Global Guide

Investment Funds: Regulatory & Compliance - USA

Band 1
Individual Editorial
Leigh Fraser's practice revolves around guiding clients through CFTC, SEC and Dodd-Frank regulatory issues. She routinely demonstrates her ability to advise on both domestic and cross-border fund regulatory issues.
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Hedge Funds - USA

Band 3
Individual Editorial
Leigh Fraser brings her securities regulatory expertise to bear in the hedge funds space. She balances the ability to provide ongoing compliance advice with expertise in launching funds that employ various structures and strategies.
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Strengths

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  • Leigh has a great sense of what our peers and competitors are doing and can share the technical, as well as broader legal view. Her practicality and pragmatism stands out.

    Investment Funds: Regulatory & ComplianceChambers Global Guide

  • Leigh consistently demonstrates to be the one of best in her field.

    Investment Funds: Regulatory & ComplianceChambers Global Guide

  • Leigh is thoughtful and provides practical advice. She is our go-to attorney.

    Investment Funds: Regulatory & ComplianceChambers Global Guide

  • Leigh is experienced and sharp.

    Hedge FundsChambers Global Guide

  • Leigh is a very practical attorney. She really helps get the deal done and I appreciate her demeanour on cases and expertise in this market. She is an expert on all matters.

    Hedge FundsChambers Global Guide

  • Leigh is exceptional. She understands complex technical questions and explains in business speak.

    Hedge FundsChambers Global Guide

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