Ranking tables
Investment Funds: Regulatory & Compliance | Global
USA
Rankings overview for Departments
Band 1
Ropes & Gray LLP 5 Years Ranked
Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP 6 Years Ranked- Schulte Roth & Zabel LLP
Band 2
Dechert LLP 5 Years Ranked
Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP 4 Years Ranked- Kirkland & Ellis
Band 3
Akin 1 Years Ranked
Calfee, Halter & Griswold LLP 1 Years Ranked
Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP 2 Years Ranked
Latham & Watkins LLP 1 Years Ranked
Lowenstein Sandler LLP 1 Years Ranked
Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP 2 Years Ranked
Sidley Austin LLP 1 Years Ranked
Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP 2 Years Ranked- Debevoise & Plimpton LLP
Senior Statespeople
Band 1
Brian T Daly Akin10 Years Ranked
Brynn Peltz Goodwin6 Years Ranked
James E Anderson Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP6 Years Ranked
Jason E. Brown Ropes & Gray LLP4 Years Ranked
Jessica Forbes Fried, Frank, Harris, Shriver & Jacobson LLP5 Years Ranked
Joel Wattenbarger Ropes & Gray LLP4 Years Ranked
Leigh Fraser Ropes & Gray LLP11 Years Ranked
Michael Sherman Fried, Frank, Harris, Shriver & Jacobson LLP5 Years Ranked
Rita Molesworth Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP7 Years Ranked
Stephanie Monaco Sullivan & Worcester6 Years Ranked- Alpa PatelKirkland & Ellis
- Marc E. ElovitzSchulte Roth & Zabel LLP
Band 2
Aaron Schlaphoff Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP2 Years Ranked- Brad Caswell Linklaters3 Years Ranked
Christine Lombardo Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP5 Years Ranked
Justin Browder Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP4 Years Ranked
Mark Perlow Dechert LLP6 Years Ranked
Patrick Hayes Calfee, Halter & Griswold LLP3 Years Ranked
Scott H Moss Lowenstein Sandler LLP6 Years Ranked
Thomas Bogle Dechert LLP4 Years Ranked- Marc PonchioneDebevoise & Plimpton LLP
- Norm ChampKirkland & Ellis LLP
Band 3
Anne Choe Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP5 Years Ranked
David Solander DLA Piper LLP (US)4 Years Ranked
Elizabeth Shea Fries Sidley Austin LLP15 Years Ranked
Gregory Rowland Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP6 Years Ranked
Michael McGrath Dechert LLP2 Years Ranked
Patricia Poglinco Seward & Kissel LLP6 Years Ranked
Philip T. Hinkle Dechert LLP5 Years Ranked- Scott MoehrkeKirkland & Ellis
Band 4
- Jamie Lynn Walter Latham & Watkins LLP4 Years Ranked
Jason Daniel Akin1 Years Ranked- Christopher AvellanedaSchulte Roth & Zabel LLP
- Kelly KoscuiszkaSchulte Roth & Zabel LLP
- Nabil SabkiKirkland & Ellis
- Sheena PaulDebevoise & Plimpton LLP
Up and Coming
All Departments profiles
Band 1
1 Ropes & Gray LLPInvestment Funds: Regulatory & Compliance2025 | Band 1 | 5 Years RankedRopes & 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 | 6 Years RankedWillkie 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 | 5 Years RankedDechert 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 | 4 Years RankedMorgan, 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 | 1 Years RankedAkin 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 | 1 Years RankedCalfee, 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 | 2 Years RankedDavis 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 | 1 Years RankedLatham & 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 | 1 Years RankedLowenstein 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 | 2 Years RankedPaul, 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 | 1 Years RankedSidley 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 | 2 Years RankedSimpson 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.