Ranking tables
Investment Funds: Regulatory & Compliance | Global
USA
Band 1
Ropes & Gray LLP
Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP- Schulte Roth & Zabel LLP
Band 2
Dechert LLP
Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP- Kirkland & Ellis
Senior Statespeople
Band 1
Brian T Daly Akin
Brynn Peltz Goodwin
James E Anderson Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP
Jason E. Brown Ropes & Gray LLP
Jessica Forbes Fried, Frank, Harris, Shriver & Jacobson LLP
Joel Wattenbarger Ropes & Gray LLP
Leigh Fraser Ropes & Gray LLP
Michael Sherman Fried, Frank, Harris, Shriver & Jacobson LLP
Rita Molesworth Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP
Stephanie Monaco Sullivan & Worcester- Alpa PatelKirkland & Ellis
- Marc E. ElovitzSchulte Roth & Zabel LLP
Band 2
Aaron Schlaphoff Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP- Brad Caswell Linklaters
Christine Lombardo Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP
Justin Browder Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP
Mark Perlow Dechert LLP
Patrick Hayes Calfee, Halter & Griswold LLP
Scott H Moss Lowenstein Sandler LLP
Thomas Bogle Dechert LLP- Marc PonchioneDebevoise & Plimpton LLP
- Norm ChampKirkland & Ellis LLP
Band 3
Band 4
- Jamie Lynn Walter Latham & Watkins LLP
Jason Daniel Akin- Christopher AvellanedaSchulte Roth & Zabel LLP
- Kelly KoscuiszkaSchulte Roth & Zabel LLP
- Nabil SabkiKirkland & Ellis
- Sheena PaulDebevoise & Plimpton LLP
Up and Coming
Band 1
1 Ropes & Gray LLPInvestment Funds: Regulatory & Compliance2025 | Band 1 |Ropes & Gray has an established practice, and the team represents private fund managers in substantial regulatory and compliance matters. Provides advice on the navigation of the Dodd-Frank Act in addition to liaising with major regulatory bodies, such as the SEC and CFTC.1 Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLPInvestment Funds: Regulatory & Compliance2025 | Band 1 |Willkie Farr has a preeminent team that handles significant compliance matters involving investment funds. Noted for its expertise in issues related to the Commodity Exchange Act, Investment Advisers Act of 1940 and Investment Company Act of 1940.
Band 2
2 Dechert LLPInvestment Funds: Regulatory & Compliance2025 | Band 2 |Dechert is a respected asset management firm with a strong team advising on issues relating to the Investment Advisers Act of 1940 and Investment Company Act of 1940. Additional expertise in the Commodity Exchange Act and SEC regulatory matters.2 Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLPInvestment Funds: Regulatory & Compliance2025 | Band 2 |Morgan, Lewis & Bockius is highly visible in the market with an impressive client list comprising private and registered fund sponsors, asset managers and institutional investors. Particularly adept at providing counsel on SEC, CFTC and NFA issues. Routinely called upon to advise on fund formations and SEC examinations. Additional experience of providing counsel on the Department of Labor Fiduciary Rule.
Band 3
3 AkinInvestment Funds: Regulatory & Compliance2025 | Band 3 |Akin boasts considerable strength in the market, with considerable strength in assisting clients with SEC examinations and compliance. The practitioners also routinely provide counsel on issues arising before the CFTC and the NFA. The team's clients include private equity and hedge fund managers.
3 Calfee, Halter & Griswold LLPInvestment Funds: Regulatory & Compliance2025 | Band 3 |Calfee, Halter & Griswold has a distinguished practice in the space. Its practitioners are renowned for their ability to provide counsel on the new SEC Marketing Rule, as well as SEC examinations. The team has further experience of providing counsel on CFTC and FINRA filings.
3 Davis Polk & Wardwell LLPInvestment Funds: Regulatory & Compliance2025 | Band 3 |Davis Polk & Wardwell boasts a strong practice in the space. The team has considerable experience of advising on a plethora of issues, such as SEC investigations, regulatory actions, formations and broader operational compliance. The group provides counsel on issues related to a wide spectrum of funds, including hedge and mutual funds.
3 Latham & Watkins LLPInvestment Funds: Regulatory & Compliance2025 | Band 3 |Latham & Watkins is noted for its ability to advise both asset managers and sponsors on a range of regulatory and compliance issues. The practitioners are notably adept at guiding clients through highly sophisticated SEC examinations, as well as registrations and enforcement matters.
3 Lowenstein Sandler LLPInvestment Funds: Regulatory & Compliance2025 | Band 3 |Lowenstein Sandler's team consistently demonstrates its ability to handle a plethora of regulatory and compliance issues. The team is called upon to advise clients on regulatory examinations and enforcement actions, as well as investment adviser and CPO registrations. The firm's clients include investment advisers and sponsors, among others.
3 Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLPInvestment Funds: Regulatory & Compliance2025 | Band 3 |Paul, Weiss' group is renowned for its strength in helping asset managers to navigate regulatory issues that may arise in this space. The team demonstrates its ability to advise clients on regulatory enforcement actions and joint venture disputes. Due to their in-depth experience, its practitioners are fully equipped to provide counsel on any issue concerning the SEC and CFTC.
3 Sidley Austin LLPInvestment Funds: Regulatory & Compliance2025 | Band 3 |Sidley Austin's team is adept at providing counsel on CFTC, SEC and state registration processes. Its highly distinguished partners have considerable experience of providing counsel on issues related to BDCs, ETFs and real estate funds, among others. The group is also routinely called upon to provide counsel on regulatory issues arising from transactional matters.
3 Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLPInvestment Funds: Regulatory & Compliance2025 | Band 3 |Simpson Thacher's team is renowned for its ability to guide clients through a wide spectrum of complex regulatory and compliance issues. The group has extensive experience of handling SEC examinations, enforcement inquiries and investigations. The team also provides high-quality operational compliance advice.