Ranking tables
Investment Funds: Regulatory & Compliance | USA
USA - Nationwide
Rankings overview for Departments
Band 1
Band 3
- Akin 2 Years Ranked
- Calfee, Halter & Griswold LLP 2 Years Ranked
- Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP 3 Years Ranked
- Debevoise & Plimpton LLP 3 Years Ranked
- Fried, Frank, Harris, Shriver & Jacobson LLP 1 Years Ranked
- K&L Gates 1 Years Ranked
- Latham & Watkins LLP 2 Years Ranked
- Lowenstein Sandler LLP 2 Years Ranked
- Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP 3 Years Ranked
- Sidley Austin LLP 2 Years Ranked
- Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP 3 Years Ranked
- Sullivan & Cromwell LLP 1 Years Ranked
- Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP 1 Years Ranked
Senior Statespeople
Band 1
- Alpa Patel Kirkland & Ellis5 Years Ranked
- Brian T Daly Akin11 Years Ranked
- Brynn Peltz Goodwin8 Years Ranked
- James E Anderson Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP17 Years Ranked
- Jason E. Brown Ropes & Gray LLP9 Years Ranked
- Jessica Forbes Fried, Frank, Harris, Shriver & Jacobson LLP6 Years Ranked
- Joel Wattenbarger Ropes & Gray LLP5 Years Ranked
- Leigh Fraser Ropes & Gray LLP12 Years Ranked
- Marc E. Elovitz Schulte Roth & Zabel LLP10 Years Ranked
- Michael Sherman Fried, Frank, Harris, Shriver & Jacobson LLP6 Years Ranked
- Rita Molesworth Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP8 Years Ranked
- Scott H Moss Lowenstein Sandler LLP7 Years Ranked
- Stephanie Monaco Sullivan & Worcester21 Years Ranked
Band 2
- Aaron Schlaphoff Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP3 Years Ranked
- Brad Caswell Linklaters4 Years Ranked
- Christine Lombardo Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP6 Years Ranked
- Elizabeth Shea Fries Sidley Austin LLP18 Years Ranked
- Justin Browder Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP5 Years Ranked
- Marc Ponchione Debevoise & Plimpton LLP4 Years Ranked
- Mark Perlow Dechert LLP8 Years Ranked
- Michael McGrath Dechert LLP4 Years Ranked
- Norm Champ Kirkland & Ellis LLP5 Years Ranked
- Patrick Hayes Calfee, Halter & Griswold LLP4 Years Ranked
- Thomas Bogle Dechert LLP5 Years Ranked
Band 3
Band 4
- Benjamin Allensworth Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP1 Years Ranked
- Christopher Avellaneda Schulte Roth & Zabel LLP2 Years Ranked
- Christopher Mulligan Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP1 Years Ranked
- Eric Diamond Sullivan & Cromwell LLP3 Years Ranked
- Jamie Lynn Walter Latham & Watkins LLP5 Years Ranked
- Jason Daniel Akin2 Years Ranked
- Kelly Koscuiszka Schulte Roth & Zabel LLP2 Years Ranked
- Nabil Sabki Kirkland & Ellis2 Years Ranked
- Patricia Poglinco Seward & Kissel LLP7 Years Ranked
- Ryan Swan Paul Hastings LLP1 Years Ranked
- Sheena Paul Debevoise & Plimpton LLP3 Years Ranked
- Stacey Song Cooley LLP1 Years Ranked
- Tinika Brown Schulte Roth & Zabel LLP1 Years Ranked
All Departments profiles
Band 1
1 Kirkland & EllisInvestment Funds: Regulatory & Compliance2025 | Band 1 | 5 Years RankedThe Kirkland & Ellis team is renowned for its ability to handle a wide spectrum of regulatory and compliance issues. It draws strength from practitioners with previous experience within governing agencies such as the SEC. The group has significant experience of advising clients on the Investment Company Act and Securities Exchange Act. It is recognized in the market for its strength in handling private fund issues.
1 Ropes & Gray LLPInvestment Funds: Regulatory & Compliance2025 | Band 1 | 6 Years RankedRopes & Gray has an established practice, and the team represents private fund managers in substantial regulatory and compliance matters. It 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 & Compliance2025 | Band 1 | 7 Years RankedSchulte Roth boasts a market-leading team assisting high-profile hedge and private equity fund clients in compliance with regulations. The team is experienced in matters involving the SEC, CFTC and National Futures Association. It draws strength from its global presence to offer clients guidance on international regulatory issues.
1 Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLPInvestment Funds: Regulatory & Compliance2025 | Band 1 | 7 Years RankedWillkie Farr has a preeminent team that handles significant compliance matters involving investment funds. The team is 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 | 6 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. The team has additional expertise in the Commodity Exchange Act and SEC regulatory matters.
2 Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLPInvestment Funds: Regulatory & Compliance2025 | Band 2 | 5 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. The group is particularly adept at providing counsel on SEC, CFTC and NFA issues. It is routinely called upon to advise on fund formations and SEC examinations. The lawyers have additional experience of providing counsel on the Department of Labor Fiduciary Rule.
Band 3
3 AkinInvestment Funds: Regulatory & Compliance2025 | Band 3 | 2 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 | 2 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 | 3 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 & Compliance2025 | Band 3 | 3 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 Fried, Frank, Harris, Shriver & Jacobson LLPInvestment Funds: Regulatory & Compliance2025 | Band 3 | 1 Years RankedFried, Frank, Harris, Shriver & Jacobson garners recognition for its regulatory and compliance practice group. The law firm has extensive experience in advising clients in matters arising from fund formations. The team also offers expertise on global regulatory regimes.
3 K&L GatesInvestment Funds: Regulatory & Compliance2025 | Band 3 | 1 Years RankedK&L Gates is held in high regard for its investment funds practice. The law firm offers a deep array of expertise in regulatory and compliance matters to hedge fund and private equity managers among others. The team is highly regarded for its SEC expertise.
3 Latham & Watkins LLPInvestment Funds: Regulatory & Compliance2025 | Band 3 | 2 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 | 2 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 | 3 Years RankedThe 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 | 2 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 | 3 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.3 Sullivan & Cromwell LLPInvestment Funds: Regulatory & Compliance2025 | Band 3 | 1 Years RankedSullivan & Cromwell's investment management team is adept at providing expert regulatory and compliance advice to traditional and alternative asset managers. The team provides a broad spectrum of expertise across hedge funds, private equity funds and ETFs.
3 Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLPInvestment Funds: Regulatory & Compliance2025 | Band 3 | 1 Years RankedWeil, Gotshal & Manges is held in high regard for its investment funds practice. The team garners particular recognition for its expertise in regulatory compliance, advising clients across such sectors as private equity, real estate and secondaries. The law firm also provides expertise on alternative asset products.