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Investment Management
Overview
As investment management clients grow and operate their businesses, they look to us to solve complex regulatory and structural challenges — with an eye to mitigating operational and regulatory risk. We advise national and multinational registered and private funds and their sponsors, investment advisers, broker-dealers, and other institutional market participants on business formation and growth. We draw on deep in-house and industry experience to understand your business — and business objectives — and develop bespoke solutions that are practical and forward-thinking. We anticipate and facilitate industry shifts and help you stay ahead of regulatory issues on existing and emerging issues. Our risk management assessments and compliance evaluations help assess and mitigate compliance and regulatory risks. Clients also count on us to interpret and advise on developments in law and advocate on their behalf on policy development.
Investment Management Segments
Insights & Events
Latest
Speaking Engagement Recap
October 22, 2026
Private Credit’s Next Act: Rated Notes and Evolving Structures
ACIC 2026 Fall Annual Meeting and Education Conference
1 min read
Media Mentions
October 2026
Gwen Williamson Offers Insight on Family Offices Managing Outside Investments in Crain Currency
1 min read
News
October 2026
Faegre Drinker Recognized in Chambers UK 2027 Guide
1 min read
Updates
October 2026
SEC Proposes to Revive Fixed-Income Cross-Trading for Registered Funds
The comment period will remain open for 60 days after publication in the Federal Register.
5 min read
Speaking Engagement Recap
October 08, 2026
Private Funds Fundamentals: An LP Legal Bootcamp
2026 ILPA Legal Conference
1 min read
Updates
October 2026
SEC Proposes Custody Rule Updates
Would permit advisers and regulated funds to self-custody crypto assets in certain circumstances
8 min read
Media Mentions
October 2026
Brad Campbell Comments on Workers' Retirement Savings Protection Act of 2026 for BenefitsPRO
1 min read
Updates
October 2026
Exchange-Traded Fund (ETF) Transactions Come under IRS Scrutiny; Diversification Transactions Require Review
Treasury and the IRS view these transactions as abusive uses of in-kind redemptions; investors looking to gain diversification through this technique need to proceed with caution.
9 min read
Updates
October 2026
Treasury and IRS Flag Certain "Tax-Aware" Fund Strategies as Problematic
Straddles and other derivatives strategies to convert income character
7 min read
News
October 2026
Faegre Drinker Serves as Counsel to Lake Street Capital Markets in $53M PIPE Financing for NN, Inc.
1 min read
Insights
Media Mentions
October 2026
Gwen Williamson Offers Insight on Family Offices Managing Outside Investments in Crain Currency
1 min read
Updates
October 2026
SEC Proposes to Revive Fixed-Income Cross-Trading for Registered Funds
The comment period will remain open for 60 days after publication in the Federal Register.
5 min read
Updates
October 2026
SEC Proposes Custody Rule Updates
Would permit advisers and regulated funds to self-custody crypto assets in certain circumstances
8 min read
Media Mentions
October 2026
Brad Campbell Comments on Workers' Retirement Savings Protection Act of 2026 for BenefitsPRO
1 min read
Updates
October 2026
Exchange-Traded Fund (ETF) Transactions Come under IRS Scrutiny; Diversification Transactions Require Review
Treasury and the IRS view these transactions as abusive uses of in-kind redemptions; investors looking to gain diversification through this technique need to proceed with caution.
9 min read
Updates
October 2026
Treasury and IRS Flag Certain "Tax-Aware" Fund Strategies as Problematic
Straddles and other derivatives strategies to convert income character
7 min read
Updates
October 2026
SEC Open Meeting Advances "Responsible Retailization" Agenda with Three Proposed Rulemakings
Each proposal is now subject to a 60-day public comment period.
8 min read
Updates
October 2026
SEC Staff Issues Statement on Fair Value Measurement and Disclosure Considerations for Private Assets
The Statement reinforces existing requirements for robust fair value measurement practices and appropriately tailored, transparent disclosure.
6 min read
Published Articles
August 2026
Finding a New Path Forward in Private Equity Markets
International Comparative Legal Guide
1 min read
Updates
August 2026
CFTC Proposes to Reinstate CPO Registration Exemption for SEC-Registered Investment Advisers and Increase Small Pool Exemption Threshold
Comments are due 45 days after Federal Register publication
6 min read
Events
Past Events
Speaking Engagement Recap
October 22, 2026
Private Credit’s Next Act: Rated Notes and Evolving Structures
ACIC 2026 Fall Annual Meeting and Education Conference
1 min read
Speaking Engagement Recap
October 08, 2026
Private Funds Fundamentals: An LP Legal Bootcamp
2026 ILPA Legal Conference
1 min read
Speaking Engagement Recap
October 08, 2026
Understanding the 2016 ISDA Credit Support Annex For VM
ISDA Virtual Conference – Understanding Core ISDA Documentation: The Variation Margin Credit Support Documents
1 min read
Speaking Engagement Recap
October 07, 2026
Negotiating the Schedule to the 2002 ISDA Master Agreement
ISDA Virtual Conference – Negotiating Core ISDA Documentation: Schedule to the ISDA Master Agreement
1 min read
Speaking Engagement Recap
October 06, 2026
The 2002 ISDA Master Agreement
ISDA Virtual Conference – Understanding Core ISDA Documentation: The ISDA Master Agreement
1 min read
News
News
October 2026
Faegre Drinker Recognized in Chambers UK 2027 Guide
1 min read
News
October 2026
Faegre Drinker Serves as Counsel to Lake Street Capital Markets in $53M PIPE Financing for NN, Inc.
1 min read
News
August 2026
David Williams Recognized as 2026 ‘Notable Leaders in Accounting, Consulting & Law’ Honoree by Crain’s Chicago Business
1 min read
News
August 2026
Faegre Drinker Advises All Star Financial on Acquisition by Sequoia Financial Group
2 min read
News
July 2026
Minnesota Lawyer Recognizes Richard Bennett and Kelly Fermoyle as 2026 ‘Up & Coming Attorneys’
1 min read
News
July 2026
Faegre Drinker Advises Underwriter of AI Company Ouster's $200 Million Public Offering
1 min read
News
July 2026
Faegre Drinker Advises Mama's Creations on $100 Million Public Offering
1 min read
News
June 2026
The Legal 500 United States 2026 Guide Recognizes Faegre Drinker Practices and Attorneys
2 min read
News
March 2026
Faegre Drinker Serves as Counsel for Financial Advisor to Capstone Green Energy Holdings in $112.5 Million Investment
1 min read
News
March 2026
SIFMA C&L Society Honors Sandra Grannum With 2026 Inclusion & Engagement Award
1 min read
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Experience
Our Experience
Experience
Faegre Drinker Advises Mama's Creations on $100 Million Public Offering
Experience
Faegre Drinker Advises Underwriter of AI Company Ouster's $200 Million Public Offering
Experience
Faegre Drinker Serves as Counsel for Financial Advisor to Capstone Green Energy Holdings in $112.5 Million Investment
Experience
Bow River Capital Evergreen Fund Offers First-of-its-Kind Hybrid Structure
Experience
Thornburg Income Builder Opportunities Trust Raises $667M in IPO
Experience
