A&O Shearman

Investment Funds

Counsel

At A&O Shearman, Thomas' work includes representation of investment funds and investment advisers on all aspects of their businesses, including fund and adviser formation, regulatory matters and compliance, SEC registration as well as exemptions and inspections.

He has significant experience advising independent directors of registered investment companies on fiduciary responsibilities, conflicts of interest, directors' and officers' errors and omissions insurance, contract negotiations with service providers, corporate governance, risk management and other regulatory and compliance matters. He also advises clients in connection with mergers and acquisitions of investment advisers.

He is a Certified Public Accountant and has particular experience in financial statement analysis.

Thomas represents prominent investment funds and their advisers, including Miller/Howard Funds and StoneCastle Financial Corp.