Ranking tables
Registered Funds | USA
USA - Nationwide
Rankings overview for Departments
Band 1
Band 2
Band 3
Band 4
Blank Rome LLP 1 Years Ranked
Clifford Chance US LLP 2 Years Ranked
Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP 5 Years Ranked
Godfrey & Kahn, SC 2 Years Ranked
Goodwin 5 Years Ranked
Morrison Foerster 1 Years Ranked
Paul Hastings LLP 5 Years Ranked
Perkins Coie LLP 4 Years Ranked
Proskauer Rose LLP 5 Years Ranked
Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP & Affiliates 5 Years Ranked
Sullivan & Cromwell LLP 5 Years Ranked
Sullivan & Worcester 5 Years Ranked
Thompson Hine LLP 4 Years Ranked
Senior Statespeople
Star Individuals
Band 1
Alison Fuller Stradley Ronon Stevens & Young LLP11 Years Ranked
Allison Fumai Dechert LLP8 Years Ranked
Bruce G Leto Stradley Ronon Stevens & Young LLP17 Years Ranked
Bryan Chegwidden Ropes & Gray LLP18 Years Ranked
Cathy Gonzales O'Kelly Vedder Price PC13 Years Ranked
Christopher Palmer Kirkland & Ellis LLP19 Years Ranked
Nathan J Greene Sidley Austin LLP15 Years Ranked
Nicole Runyan Kirkland & Ellis LLP8 Years Ranked
Rajib Chanda Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP9 Years Ranked
Steven B Boehm Eversheds Sutherland (US) LLP19 Years Ranked
Stuart Coleman Stradley Ronon Stevens & Young LLP19 Years Ranked
W John McGuire Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP21 Years Ranked
Band 2
Christopher P Harvey Dechert LLP19 Years Ranked
David W. Blass Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP7 Years Ranked
Donald Crawshaw Sullivan & Cromwell LLP7 Years Ranked
Elizabeth J. Reza Ropes & Gray LLP10 Years Ranked
Eric Purple Stradley Ronon Stevens & Young LLP9 Years Ranked
Jay G Baris Sidley Austin LLP17 Years Ranked
Joshua Deringer Faegre Drinker12 Years Ranked
Lea Anne Copenhefer Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP17 Years Ranked
Marguerite Bateman Vedder Price7 Years Ranked
Matthew R DiClemente Stradley Ronon Stevens & Young LLP10 Years Ranked
Michael Doherty Ropes & Gray LLP7 Years Ranked
Michael K Hoffman Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP & Affiliates18 Years Ranked
Michael R Rosella Paul Hastings LLP19 Years Ranked
Paulita Pike Ropes & Gray LLP11 Years Ranked
Robert Zutz K&L Gates21 Years Ranked
Stephen E Roth Eversheds Sutherland (US) LLP21 Years Ranked
Band 3
Benjamin Haskin Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP7 Years Ranked
Brian D McCabe Ropes & Gray LLP10 Years Ranked
Christopher Christian Dechert LLP12 Years Ranked
Clifford Cone Clifford Chance US LLP4 Years Ranked
David C. Mahaffey Sullivan & Worcester11 Years Ranked
David Hearth Paul Hastings LLP17 Years Ranked
Douglas P. Dick Dechert LLP6 Years Ranked
Gregory Rowland Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP9 Years Ranked
JoAnn Strasser Thompson Hine LLP6 Years Ranked
John V O'Hanlon Dechert LLP19 Years Ranked
Mark Perlow Dechert LLP8 Years Ranked
Michael Mundt Stradley Ronon Stevens & Young LLP9 Years Ranked
Stephen Bier Dechert LLP6 Years Ranked
Timothy W Levin Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP18 Years Ranked
Band 4
Cynthia M Krus Eversheds Sutherland (US) LLP9 Years Ranked
David M Leahy Sullivan & Worcester9 Years Ranked
David Stephens Stradley Ronon Stevens & Young LLP14 Years Ranked
Domenick Pugliese Sullivan & Worcester16 Years Ranked
Elliot Gluck Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP7 Years Ranked
Jay Spinola Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP7 Years Ranked
Jesse Kean Sidley Austin LLP7 Years Ranked
Kevin Hardy Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP & Affiliates7 Years Ranked
Mark Amorosi K&L Gates7 Years Ranked
Mark Goshko K&L Gates19 Years Ranked
Paul Delligatti Kirkland & Ellis LLP4 Years Ranked
Renee Hardt Vedder Price PC7 Years Ranked
Sean Graber Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP5 Years Ranked
Thomas R Hiller Ropes & Gray LLP19 Years Ranked
Vadim Avdeychik Debevoise & Plimpton LLP5 Years Ranked
William Farrar Sullivan & Cromwell LLP7 Years Ranked
Band 5
Adam Teufel Dechert LLP5 Years Ranked
Alan Goldberg Stradley Ronon Stevens & Young LLP5 Years Ranked
Amy Ward Pershkow Vedder Price PC5 Years Ranked
Brad A. Green Kirkland & Ellis LLP2 Years Ranked
Chris Menconi Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP6 Years Ranked
Cynthia Beyea Dechert LLP7 Years Ranked
David Baum Alston & Bird LLP3 Years Ranked
David C Sullivan Ropes & Gray LLP13 Years Ranked
Deborah Eades Vedder Price PC4 Years Ranked
Derek Steingarten Morrison Foerster2 Years Ranked
George Zornada K&L Gates5 Years Ranked
Gregory Davis Ropes & Gray LLP3 Years Ranked
Jeremy I Senderowicz Goodwin5 Years Ranked
Jeremy Smith Ropes & Gray LLP2 Years Ranked
John Mahon Proskauer Rose LLP5 Years Ranked
John S. Marten Vedder Price PC5 Years Ranked
Kate McCurry Kilpatrick Townsend & Stockton LLP2 Years Ranked
Kelley Howes Morrison Foerster4 Years Ranked
Kenneth E Burdon Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP 7 Years Ranked
Laura E. Flores Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP5 Years Ranked- Mark F Parise Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP1 Years Ranked
Michael S. Caccese K&L Gates12 Years Ranked
Ndenisarya Meekins K&L Gates4 Years Ranked
Neesa Sood Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP4 Years Ranked
Pamela Chen Kirkland & Ellis LLP2 Years Ranked
Paul Miller Seward & Kissel LLP2 Years Ranked
Ryan Brizek Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP2 Years Ranked- Stacy H Louizos Blank Rome LLP3 Years Ranked
Thomas Bogle Dechert LLP5 Years Ranked
Thomas M Majewski A&O Shearman5 Years Ranked- Thomas Steed Kilpatrick Townsend & Stockton1 Years Ranked
Thomas Westle Blank Rome LLP2 Years Ranked
William Tuttle Kirkland & Ellis LLP1 Years Ranked
Up and Coming
Anne Choe Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP6 Years Ranked
Benjamin Wells Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP4 Years Ranked- Bissie Bonner Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP1 Years Ranked
David Williams Faegre Drinker2 Years Ranked
Jason Monfort Kirkland & Ellis LLP4 Years Ranked
Jeff LeMaster Clifford Chance US LLP2 Years Ranked
Joel Corriero Stradley Ronon Stevens & Young LLP1 Years Ranked
Lisa Nosal Kirkland & Ellis LLP2 Years Ranked
All Departments profiles
Band 1
1 Dechert LLPRegistered Funds2025 | Band 1 | 5 Years RankedDechert is one of the market leaders for registered fund expertise, aiding the most high profile asset managers and expansive fund complexes, alongside small to mid-sized entities, in fund formation, transactions, regulatory compliance and litigation. Demonstrates familiarity with a diverse array of fund structures. Noted for its considerable strength in all matters relating to exchange-traded funds.
1 Ropes & Gray LLPRegistered Funds2025 | Band 1 | 5 Years RankedRopes & Gray boasts a hugely respected ’40 Act practice, fluent in all types of registered fund from ETFs to proprietary and master-feeder funds. Handles the full range of matters, including fund formation and operation, regulatory compliance and tax matters, and is additionally uniquely placed to advise on hedge funds and private equity funds.
1 Stradley Ronon Stevens & Young LLPRegistered Funds2025 | Band 1 | 5 Years RankedStradley Ronon maintains an impressive client list of fund complexes, fund managers and independent trustees, who benefit from the firm's skill, industry integration and nationwide presence when developing new products or approaching other registered fund concerns. Handles a wide range of open and closed-end funds and is particularly noted for its strength in the ETF space.
Band 2
2 K&L GatesRegistered Funds2025 | Band 2 | 5 Years RankedThe K&L Gates team is highly accomplished in the domain of ETFs and adept in its appraisal of complex regulatory and compliance matters, due to the contingent of SEC alumni in the ranks of its investment management team. Acknowledged for its deep-seated expertise in open and closed-end fund matters. Capable of deploying well-integrated global support, and providing funds with a wealth of ancillary materials and training programs.
2 Kirkland & Ellis LLPRegistered Funds2025 | Band 2 | 2 Years RankedKirkland & Ellis has a strong bench of distinguished practitioners. The team has an enviable client list that is composed of renowned asset managers and investment companies. Its practitioners are called upon to advise clients on an array of issues including structuring, launching and forming funds. The group has further experience assisting clients on matters concerning BDCs.
2 Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLPRegistered Funds2025 | Band 2 | 5 Years RankedMorgan, Lewis & Bockius offers expertise across all aspects of the registered fund space, including ETFs, money market vehicles and mutual fund complexes. Advises in connection with ’40 Act matters and the full range of state and federal regulatory matters. Noted for its ability to handle the international aspects of investments, working with experts in the firm's offices globally.
2 Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLPRegistered Funds2025 | Band 2 | 5 Years RankedSimpson Thacher is a well-known investment funds law firm that assists clients with significant ETF, BDC, and open and closed-end fund matters. Valued for its knowledge of M&A matters involving registered funds.
2 Vedder Price PCRegistered Funds2025 | Band 2 | 5 Years RankedVedder Price represents open and closed-end funds across an array of regulatory, transactional and compliance issues. Typically advises on matters relating to derivatives and structured products, CFTC procedures, and tax and ERISA affairs. Notable for its strength in the area of mutual funds and ETFs.
2 Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLPRegistered Funds2025 | Band 2 | 5 Years RankedWillkie Farr & Gallagher counsels leading registered funds, as well as their advisers and independent directors, in connection with the full range of ’40 Act matters. Covers the whole spectrum from organization and registration to offerings. Particular strength in connection with alternative investments, closed-end funds, ETFs and BDCs.
Band 3
3 Eversheds Sutherland (US) LLPRegistered Funds2025 | Band 3 | 5 Years RankedEversheds Sutherland's registered funds practice is noted for its capabilities in the registered insurance product and BDC spaces, along with key aptitudes in structuring and maintaining ETFs, closed-end vehicles and mutual funds, both in the USA and internationally. Regularly advises on the structuring and management of investment products in the retail, high net worth and retirement markets.
3 Faegre DrinkerRegistered Funds2025 | Band 3 | 5 Years RankedFaegre Drinker offers solid registered funds support to clients. Boasts strength in handling issues relating to mutual funds and ETFs. Areas of expertise include fund formation, restructuring and regulatory compliance and enforcement. Additional noted strength in the alternative investment space, including investments in alternative instruments by closed-end funds. Acknowledged for its experience dealing with the SEC in obtaining exemptive and no-action relief.
3 Sidley Austin LLPRegistered Funds2025 | Band 3 | 5 Years RankedSidley Austin continues to play an important role in the market, offering expertise in connection with the development and governance of a broad range of fund structures including fixed income funds, alternative investment funds and money market funds. Often acts as underwriters' counsel, drawing on the firm's recognized strength in the capital markets space. Particular strength in matters related to closed-end funds and ETFs.
Band 4
4 Blank Rome LLPRegistered Funds2025 | Band 4 | 1 Years RankedBlank Rome's registered fund practice is recognised for its broad ranging expertise. The team guides clients though complex alternative investment strategies, including ETFs and interval funds. The law firm also excels in representing independent board members and business development companies.
4 Clifford Chance US LLPRegistered Funds2025 | Band 4 | 2 Years RankedClifford Chance is noted for its ability to handle a range of issues in the space, including the operation, formation and launches of BDCs and ETFs. Its practitioners have further experience providing counsel on matters relating to registered closed-end funds. The group also has experience assisting clients with complex regulatory issues.
4 Davis Polk & Wardwell LLPRegistered Funds2025 | Band 4 | 5 Years RankedDavis Polk & Wardwell has a respected team which assists clients across the registered funds space, including handling regulatory concerns. Noted for its particular strength in ETFs and mutual funds. Boasts substantial experience handling significant transactions, such as structuring transactions.4 Godfrey & Kahn, SCRegistered Funds2025 | Band 4 | 2 Years RankedGodfrey & Kahn's team has considerable experience handling issues relating to open-end mutual funds, ETFs and closed-end interval funds. The practitioners are adept at providing counsel on registration and organization of funds, as well as regulatory issues. The group has notable experience advising clients on responsibilities under the ’40 Act.4 GoodwinRegistered Funds2025 | Band 4 | 5 Years RankedGoodwin represents a respectable roster of traditional mutual funds, sub-advised entities and funding vehicles for insurance products, with an invaluable proficiency in tackling the securities and regulatory issues facing bank-sponsored mutual fund complexes. Handles long-term governance matters in addition to large-scale restructuring. Distinguished in its ability to handle industry-specific litigation, enforcement and investigations.4 Morrison FoersterRegistered Funds2025 | Band 4 | 1 Years RankedMorrison Foerster is adept in its representation of registered funds. The law firm garners recognition for its expertise across the '40 Act, including ETFs and SEC regulatory advice. The team also guides clients through cross-border matters.
4 Paul Hastings LLPRegistered Funds2025 | Band 4 | 5 Years RankedPaul Hastings is notable for its registered funds prowess, especially within the niche area of unit investment trusts. Draws upon corporate and capital markets resources relevant to fund transactions such as M&A and spinouts. Serves an impressive stable of clients ranging from investment advisers to fund administrators. Strengths include mutual funds, closed-end funds and ETFs.4 Perkins Coie LLPRegistered Funds2025 | Band 4 | 4 Years RankedPerkins Coie is able to advise clients on the full range of registered fund issues. The team is respected in the market for its ability to provide counsel on a range of matters relating to open-end and closed-end funds. The group is called upon to offer guidance on both regulatory and transactional issues.4 Proskauer Rose LLPRegistered Funds2025 | Band 4 | 5 Years RankedProskauer Rose is noted for its representation of registered funds and their independent board members in connection with a range of regulatory matters, including investigations and enforcement actions. Recognized strength in the BDC space. Commended for its expert knowledge of open and closed-end funds.4 Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP & AffiliatesRegistered Funds2025 | Band 4 | 5 Years RankedSkadden acts for a broad cross-section of parties in the registered fund arena in relation to product structuring. Provides crucial regulatory guidance concerning international stock markets and authorities. Particular strength in the BDC and closed-end fund spaces. Assists with a range of governance and transactional matters.4 Sullivan & Cromwell LLPRegistered Funds2025 | Band 4 | 5 Years RankedSullivan & Cromwell counsels registered funds, advisers and independent directors on a wide range of concerns. Draws upon familiarity with the financial services sector to provide invaluable guidance on regulatory enforcement and compliance. Advises clients in the open and closed-end fund space, including BDCs.4 Sullivan & WorcesterRegistered Funds2025 | Band 4 | 5 Years RankedSullivan & Worcester boasts a distinguished registered funds group that handles mutual funds, closed-end funds and ETFs. Particularly well regarded for its strength in independent trustee representation.4 Thompson Hine LLPRegistered Funds2025 | Band 4 | 4 Years RankedThompson Hine is noted for its significant registered funds practice. The team is well known for its handling of matters relating to actively managed ETFs, corporate and board governance, mutual funds and ’40 Act compliance. The group regularly represents fund and asset managers as well as retirement plans.