Ranking tables
USA USA - Nationwide Registered Funds
Band 3
Senior Statespeople
Star Individuals
Band 1
Band 2
- Alison Fuller Stradley Ronon Stevens & Young LLP
- Christopher E Palmer Goodwin
- Christopher P Harvey Dechert LLP
- Jay G Baris Sidley Austin LLP
- Joshua Deringer Faegre Drinker
- Marguerite Bateman Vedder Price
- Michael Doherty Ropes & Gray LLP
- Michael K Hoffman Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP & Affiliates
- Michael R Rosella Paul Hastings LLP
- Nathan J Greene Sidley Austin LLP
- Paulita Pike Ropes & Gray LLP
- Rajib Chanda Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP
- Robert Zutz K&L Gates
- Roger P Joseph Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP
- Stephen E Roth Eversheds Sutherland (US) LLP
- Steven B Boehm Eversheds Sutherland (US) LLP
- Timothy W Levin Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP
Band 3
- Allison Fumai Dechert LLP
- Christopher Christian Dechert LLP
- David C. Mahaffey Sullivan & Worcester
- David Hearth Paul Hastings LLP
- David W. Blass Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP
- Donald Crawshaw Sullivan & Cromwell LLP
- Douglas P. Dick Dechert LLP
- Elizabeth J. Reza Ropes & Gray LLP
- Eric Purple Stradley Ronon Stevens & Young LLP
- Gregory Rowland Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP
- John V O'Hanlon Dechert LLP
- Lea Anne Copenhefer Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP
- Mark Perlow Dechert LLP
- Matthew R DiClemente Stradley Ronon Stevens & Young LLP
- Michael Malloy Faegre Drinker
- Michael Mundt Stradley Ronon Stevens & Young LLP
- Nicole Runyan Kirkland & Ellis LLP
Band 4
- Benjamin Haskin Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP
- Brian D McCabe Ropes & Gray LLP
- Chris Menconi Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP
- David M Leahy Sullivan & Worcester
- David Stephens Proskauer Rose LLP
- Domenick Pugliese Sullivan & Worcester
- Elliot Gluck Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP
- JoAnn Strasser Thompson Hine LLP
- Mark Amorosi K&L Gates
- Mark Goshko K&L Gates
- Renee Hardt Vedder Price PC
- Sean Graber Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP
- Stephen Bier Dechert LLP
- Thomas S Harman Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP
- Timothy W Diggins Ropes & Gray LLP
- William Farrar Sullivan & Cromwell LLP
Band 5
- Alan Goldberg Stradley Ronon Stevens & Young LLP
- Amy Ward Pershkow Vedder Price PC
- Clifford Cone Clifford Chance US LLP
- Cynthia Beyea Eversheds Sutherland (US) LLP
- David Baum Alston & Bird LLP
- David C Sullivan Ropes & Gray LLP
- Deborah Eades Vedder Price PC
- Gregory Davis Ropes & Gray LLP
- Jay Spinola Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP
- Jeremy I Senderowicz Vedder Price
- Jesse Kean Sidley Austin LLP
- John Mahon Proskauer Rose LLP
- Kelley Howes Morrison Foerster
- Kenneth E Burdon Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP & Affiliates
- Kevin Hardy Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP & Affiliates
- Laura E. Flores Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP
- Michael S. Caccese K&L Gates
- Ndenisarya Bregasi K&L Gates
- Paul Delligatti Goodwin
- Robert E. Plaze Proskauer Rose LLP
- Thomas DeCapo Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP & Affiliates
- Thomas M Majewski Shearman & Sterling LLP
- Thomas R Hiller Ropes & Gray LLP
- Vadim Avdeychik Clifford Chance US LLP
Band 1
1 Dechert LLPRegistered Funds2023 | Band 1 |Dechert 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 related to exchange-traded funds.1 Ropes & Gray LLPRegistered Funds2023 | Band 1 |Ropes & 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 Funds2023 | Band 1 |Stradley 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 funds 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 Funds2023 | Band 2 |The 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 Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLPRegistered Funds2023 | Band 2 |Morgan, Lewis & Bockius offers expertise across all aspects of the registered funds 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 Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLPRegistered Funds2023 | Band 2 |Willkie 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 Funds2023 | Band 3 |Eversheds Sutherland's registered funds practice is noted for its offerings 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 Funds2023 | Band 3 |Faegre Drinker offers solid registered funds support to clients. Boasts strength in handling issues related 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 GoodwinRegistered Funds2023 | Band 3 |Goodwin 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.3 Paul Hastings LLPRegistered Funds2023 | Band 3 |Paul 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.3 Proskauer Rose LLPRegistered Funds2023 | Band 3 |Proskauer 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.3 Sidley Austin LLPRegistered Funds2023 | Band 3 |Sidley 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.3 Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLPRegistered Funds2023 | Band 3 |Simpson 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.3 Vedder Price PCRegistered Funds2023 | Band 3 |Vedder 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.
Band 4
4 Davis Polk & Wardwell LLPRegistered Funds2023 | Band 4 |Davis 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 of handling significant transactions, such as structuring transactions.4 Perkins Coie LLPRegistered Funds2023 | Band 4 |Perkins Coie is able to advise clients on the full range of registered funds issues. The team is respected in the market for its ability to provide counsel on a range of matters related to open-end and closed-end funds. The group is called upon to offer guidance on both regulatory and transactional issues.4 Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP & AffiliatesRegistered Funds2023 | Band 4 |Skadden 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 Funds2023 | Band 4 |Sullivan & 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 funds space, including BDCs.4 Sullivan & WorcesterRegistered Funds2023 | Band 4 |Sullivan & Worcester served as independent legal counsel to the Independent Directors of the Legg Mason Closed-End Funds. This involved advising on their responsibilities under the federal securities law and state law, among other issues.4 Thompson Hine LLPRegistered Funds2023 | Band 4 |Thompson Hine is noted for its significant registered funds practice. The team is well known for its handling of matters related to actively managed ETFs, corporate and board governance, mutual funds and 1940 Act compliance. The group regularly represents fund and asset managers as well as retirement plans.