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Registered Funds

Overview

Our dedicated team of attorneys advises registered investment companies and their boards on fund formation, regulatory requirements, and fund governance. We counsel families of funds including mutual funds, continuously offered closed-end funds, including interval funds, tender offer funds, and exchange-traded funds. We have the skill to advise billion-dollar fund families and the agility to counsel innovative startups. Our extensive in-house experience instills trust in clients who engage us to serve as fund or independent counsel and provide guidance on fund formation, reorganizations and restructurings, enforcement matters, risk management, and day-to-day operations. We represent you in disputes with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and frequently obtain exemptive and no-action relief on various matters.

Insights & Events

Insights
Updates March 2026

SEC’s Division of Investment Management Publishes Four FAQs Related to the Adoption of Rule 12d1-4 for Fund of Funds Arrangements

FAQs State That the Purpose of a Fund of Funds Agreement Is to Empower Funds to Negotiate and Tailor Appropriate Terms to Protect Their Interest
4 min read
Updates February 2026

The SEC Proposes Amendments to N-PORT Filings, Including Removing Names Rule Reporting, and Issues New FAQs for Names Rule

6 min read
Podcast January 2026

SEC Marketing Rule Risk Alert and FAQs—Oh My!

The Securities Compliance Podcast | Compliance in Context
1 min read
Updates November 2025

2026 SEC Examination Priorities

Additions and Exclusions Show Transition From Past Stated SEC Exam Priorities
4 min read
Published Articles August 2025

Uncertainty in Private Equity Markets: Inflation, Tariffs and Regulatory Changes

1 min read
Updates July 2025

New “Trump Accounts” for Children

Fund Sponsors and Service Providers May Wish to Begin Assessing Product Eligibility
3 min read
Updates June 2025

SEC Policy Change for Closed-End Funds Will Enhance Individual Access to Private Markets Investments

Including for 401(k) and IRA Investors
7 min read
Media Mentions April 2025

Ilene Froom Discusses Market Volatility in Banking Industry With Risk.net

1 min read
Media Mentions April 2025

Tiffany Reeves Comments on Diversity Efforts in Investment Industry With Impact Alpha and Responsible Investor

1 min read
Media Mentions March 2025

David Williams Featured in American Lawyer’s ‘How I Made Practice Group Chair’ Series

1 min read

Meet The Team

Meet The Full Registered Funds Team