Praised for its ‘excellent technical knowledge of the UK and EU regulations’, the asset management and investment funds practice at K&L Gates LLP advises on matters concerning AIFMD, MiFID II, EMIR, Brexit and ESG, and is noted for its capability in handling pan-European and transatlantic mandates. Following the departure of former team leader Michelle Moran in May 2024, key contacts in the group include Philip Morgan, Andrew Massey and Kai Zhang.

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Testimonials

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  • ‘The K&L Gates team provides practical, business-focused advice.’

  • ‘Philip Morgan and Kai Zhang provide excellent advice and come up with solutions that navigate the regulations and advance the business. They also keep up to date on upcoming regulatory developments which are key for growing a business.’

  • 'Excellent technical knowledge of the UK and EU regulations.'

Key clients

  • Balderton Capital
  • Dimensional Fund Advisors
  • Federated Hermes
  • First Sentier Investors
  • Manulife Investment Management (Europe)
  • Principal Financial Group
  • Southeastern Asset Management

Work highlights

  • Assisting Balderton Capital (UK) LLP with UK financial services regulatory due diligence in connection with the client’s €60 million equity financing of Scalable Capital.
  • Representing Manulife Investment Management as its lead European regulatory counsel.
  • Representing Federated Hermes on the full range of regulatory matters, from large-scale projects to miscellaneous or day-to-day regulatory questions.

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Michael Caccese

Other key lawyers

Philip Morgan, Andrew Massey, Kai Zhang