Financial Services and Investment Management

Partner

Michael W. McGrath is a partner in Dechert’s financial services practice. Resident in the firm’s Boston office, he focuses on advising global asset managers in the formation and operation of investment funds, regulatory compliance, and securities and commodities law across a wide range of asset classes and fund structures.

Mr. McGrath has significant experience advising asset managers on regulatory and transactional matters, including the formation and operation of private equity funds, hedge funds, real estate funds, credit funds, separate accounts and mutual funds. In addition, he frequently works with investment advisers, broker-dealers and commodity trading advisers on regulatory compliance, examinations, the development of novel investment products, and the implementation of strategic transactions.

Mr. McGrath also regularly advises investment managers and broker-dealers on marketing, advertising and fundraising issues, including compliance with the Global Investment Performance Standards (GIPS®), across all major asset classes and distribution channels. He also has extensive experience assisting clients in the development and implementation of business operations and compliance programs that reconcile U.S. and non-U.S. regulatory requirements.