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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.

Insights & Events

Latest

Updates June 2026

Impact of SpaceX's Initial Public Offering on Regulated Investment Companies Holding SpaceX Stock

Pay careful attention to the two quarterly asset diversification tests.
2 min read
News June 2026

The Legal 500 United States 2026 Guide Recognizes Faegre Drinker Practices and Attorneys

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Updates June 2026

Supreme Court Closes the Door on Private Suits under Section 47(b) of the Investment Company Act of 1940

FS Credit Opportunities Corp. et al. v. Saba Capital Master Fund, Ltd. et al., No. 24-345, 608 U.S. ___ (2026)
5 min read
Updates June 2026

Supreme Court Decides FS Credit Opportunities Corp. v. Saba Capital Master Fund, Ltd.

3 min read
Updates June 2026

SEC Increases Investment Advisers' "Qualified Client" Dollar Thresholds

Assets-under-Management and Net Worth Tests Increase on June 29, 2026
2 min read
Updates June 2026

New Nasdaq 23/5 Rule and Its Potential Impact on Confidentially Marketed Public Offerings

Rethinking CMPO strategy in a market that rarely closes
11 min read
Updates May 2026

SEC Proposes Amendments Governing Registered Offerings Related to Form N-2 and Preemption of State Securities Law Registration

Market Participants Should Consider Submitting Comments to Shape the Final Rules
16 min read
Speaking Engagement Recap May 19, 2026

ISDA Virtual Conference: Variable Share Forwards

ISDA Virtual Conference: Advanced Equity Derivatives Strategic Equity Solutions in the US
1 min read
Speaking Engagement Recap May 08, 2026

Registered Funds and Other Retail Focused Vehicles – Current Tax Trends

ABA Section of Taxation 2026 May Tax Meeting
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News March 2026

Faegre Drinker Serves as Counsel for Financial Advisor to Capstone Green Energy Holdings in $112.5 Million Investment

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Insights
Updates June 2026

Impact of SpaceX's Initial Public Offering on Regulated Investment Companies Holding SpaceX Stock

Pay careful attention to the two quarterly asset diversification tests.
2 min read
Updates June 2026

Supreme Court Closes the Door on Private Suits under Section 47(b) of the Investment Company Act of 1940

FS Credit Opportunities Corp. et al. v. Saba Capital Master Fund, Ltd. et al., No. 24-345, 608 U.S. ___ (2026)
5 min read
Updates June 2026

Supreme Court Decides FS Credit Opportunities Corp. v. Saba Capital Master Fund, Ltd.

3 min read
Updates June 2026

SEC Increases Investment Advisers' "Qualified Client" Dollar Thresholds

Assets-under-Management and Net Worth Tests Increase on June 29, 2026
2 min read
Updates June 2026

New Nasdaq 23/5 Rule and Its Potential Impact on Confidentially Marketed Public Offerings

Rethinking CMPO strategy in a market that rarely closes
11 min read
Updates May 2026

SEC Proposes Amendments Governing Registered Offerings Related to Form N-2 and Preemption of State Securities Law Registration

Market Participants Should Consider Submitting Comments to Shape the Final Rules
16 min read
Updates May 2026

SEC Proposes Dramatic Changes to Public Company Reporting Framework

Part of a Larger Effort to "Make IPOs Great Again"
4 min read
Updates May 2026

SEC Proposes Significant Changes to the Public Offering Process for Small-Cap Issuers

Proposal Would Eliminate Baby Shelf Restrictions and WKSI Framework Would Be Replaced
10 min read
Updates May 2026

MSO-PC Structures in the Crosshairs: California AG Takes Aim at Continuity Agreements

Art Center Holdings, Inc. v. WCE CA Art, LLC, No. B338625 (Cal. Ct. App. Mar. 30, 2026)
7 min read
Media Mentions April 2026

Brad Campbell and Joshua Waldbeser Discuss DOL’s 401(k) Alternative Assets Plan in ThinkAdvisor

1 min read

Meet The Team

Meet The Full Investment Management Team