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Pamela Chen

Pamela Chen

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Pamela Chen is an investment funds partner in the New York office of Kirkland & Ellis LLP. Pamela represents registered open-end and closed-end funds, interval funds, tender offer funds and business development companies (BDCs), and their investment advisers, sponsors and independent board members. She advises on the structuring, formation and operations of a range of registered alternative products, including registered funds of private funds, manager of manager funds and liquid alternatives. Pamela also provides counsel to funds and investment advisers on matters arising under the federal securities laws, regulatory compliance, and a broad range of transactions involving funds and advisory organizations.

Pamela is a frequent speaker at conferences and events in the asset management industry, including those hosted by the Investment Company Institute and the Mutual Fund Directors Forum.

Personal

J.D., Georgetown University Law Center; B.A., Case Western Reserve University (magna cum laude)

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Registered Funds - USA

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Individual Editorial
Pamela Chen's practice involves representing a wide spectrum of funds, including BDCs, closed-end and open-end funds. She has notable experience providing counsel on fund formation and structurings, among other issues.

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  • Pamela is incredibly easy to work with. She is very commercial, understands the space very well and has strong technical skills.

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  • Pamela is a very good technical lawyer with in-house experience, and is well thought of.

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  • Everything you need, she can provide. She has excellent advice, is business friendly and understands client's businesses.

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