Ranking tables

Hedge & Mutual Funds | USA

Massachusetts

This section covers hedge fund formation and launches, spinouts, strategic acquisitions, distressed debt investments and restructurings.

All Departments profiles

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Band 1

  1. Dechert LLP
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    Dechert LLP
    Hedge & Mutual Funds
    2025 | Band 1 | 18 Years Ranked

    Dechert LLP has a standout registered funds team offering expert advice and assistance on compliance and regulatory matters, as well as transactions. Also advises in connection with ancillary areas such as tax, ERISA and executive compensation matters. Enjoys a strong reputation for representing clients such as financial services firms and large fund complexes, with a significant footprint in the midmarket. Clients benefit from the firm's deep bench across various locations globally, including the Middle East, Europe and Asia.

  2. K&L Gates
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    K&L Gates
    Hedge & Mutual Funds
    2025 | Band 1 | 16 Years Ranked
    K&L Gates demonstrates strength across a broad range of matters on behalf of mutual funds. Regularly acts for investment managers on investments and regulatory matters. Also noted for its handling of international M&A involving investment companies and money management firms.
  3. Ropes & Gray LLP
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    Ropes & Gray LLP
    Hedge & Mutual Funds
    2025 | Band 1 | 18 Years Ranked
    Ropes & Gray LLP is well known for its representation of sophisticated mutual funds, investment managers and advisers, funds of funds and institutional investors. Further recognized for its experience advising on hybrid funds, alternative registered funds, commodities and derivatives. Acts on a comprehensive range of transactional, regulatory and compliance matters. Offers funds expertise throughout its offices in North America, Europe and Asia.
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Band 2

  1. Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP
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    Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP
    Hedge & Mutual Funds
    2025 | Band 2 | 12 Years Ranked
    Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP is held in high esteem for its adept representation of hedge funds, mutual funds and mutual fund independent directors. Clients include new funds, established managers, activist investors and alternative investment fund platform providers. Clients benefit from the firm's expertise in Europe, the Middle East and Asia.
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Band 3

  1. Foley Hoag LLP
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    Foley Hoag LLP
    Hedge & Mutual Funds
    2025 | Band 3 | 11 Years Ranked

    Foley Hoag LLP garners recognition for its hedge fund formation practice. The law firm assists clients navigating complex fund formations with complex tax and regulatory challenges. The team also advises emerging managers in launching flagship funds.

  2. Sidley Austin LLP
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    Sidley Austin LLP
    Hedge & Mutual Funds
    2025 | Band 3 | 1 Years Ranked

    Sidley Austin LLP is held in high esteem for its representation of hedge and mutual fund clients. The law firm also offers expertise across complex tax and regulatory issues, as well as advising investment managers and financial institutions.