Ranking tables
Investment Funds: Regulatory & Compliance | Global
USA
Rankings overview for Departments
Band 1
Band 2
Dechert LLP 4 Years Ranked
Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP 3 Years Ranked- Kirkland & Ellis
Senior Statespeople
Band 1
Brian T Daly Akin9 Years Ranked
Brynn Peltz Goodwin5 Years Ranked
James E Anderson Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP5 Years Ranked
Jason E. Brown Ropes & Gray LLP3 Years Ranked
Joel Wattenbarger Ropes & Gray LLP3 Years Ranked
Leigh Fraser Ropes & Gray LLP10 Years Ranked- Marc E. Elovitz Schulte Roth & Zabel LLP6 Years Ranked
Rita Molesworth Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP6 Years Ranked
Stephanie Monaco Mayer Brown LLP5 Years Ranked- Alpa PatelKirkland & Ellis
- Jessica ForbesFried, Frank, Harris, Shriver & Jacobson LLP
- Michael ShermanFried, Frank, Harris, Shriver & Jacobson LLP
Band 2
Band 3
Aaron Schlaphoff Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP1 Years Ranked
Anne Choe Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP4 Years Ranked- Brad Caswell Linklaters2 Years Ranked
David Solander DLA Piper LLP (US)3 Years Ranked
Elizabeth Shea Fries Sidley Austin LLP14 Years Ranked
Gregory Rowland Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP5 Years Ranked
Mark Perlow Dechert LLP5 Years Ranked
Michael McGrath Dechert LLP1 Years Ranked
Patricia Poglinco Seward & Kissel LLP5 Years Ranked
Patrick Hayes Calfee, Halter & Griswold LLP2 Years Ranked
Philip T. Hinkle Dechert LLP4 Years Ranked- Scott MoehrkeKirkland & Ellis
Up and Coming
- Jamie Lynn WalterLatham & Watkins LLP
All Departments profiles
Band 1
1 Ropes & Gray LLPInvestment Funds: Regulatory & Compliance2024 | Band 1 | 4 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 Schulte Roth & Zabel LLPInvestment Funds: Regulatory & Compliance2024 | Band 1 | 5 Years RankedSchulte Roth boasts a market-leading team assisting high-profile hedge and private equity fund clients in compliance with regulations. Experienced in matters involving the SEC, CFTC and National Futures Association. Draws strength from its global presence to offer clients guidance on international regulatory issues.
1 Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLPInvestment Funds: Regulatory & Compliance2024 | Band 1 | 5 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 & Compliance2024 | Band 2 | 4 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 & Compliance2024 | Band 2 | 3 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 Davis Polk & Wardwell LLPInvestment Funds: Regulatory & Compliance2024 | Band 3 | 1 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 Debevoise & Plimpton LLPInvestment Funds: Regulatory & Compliance2024 | Band 3 | 1 Years RankedDebevoise & Plimpton is held in high regard throughout the market for its wide and varied practice. Its group has notable experience of advising clients on regulatory issues arising from IPOs, acquisitions and fund formations. The practitioners are adept at assisting on matters related to a range of funds, including mutual, hedge and private equity funds.
3 Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLPInvestment Funds: Regulatory & Compliance2024 | Band 3 | 1 Years RankedPaul, Weiss's 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 Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLPInvestment Funds: Regulatory & Compliance2024 | Band 3 | 1 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.