North America - United States • Investment fund formation and management
Seward & Kissel LLP
Asset management organizations, mutual fund complexes and their independent directors turn to Seward & Kissel LLP for advice on the formation and structuring and registration of mutual funds, exchange traded funds and business development companies, among other registered entities. The firm’s broad practice additionally covers regulatory advice pertaining to SEC rules and developments as well as reorganizations and fund acquisitions, with a particular strength of the team regarding bank mutual fund activities. Practice head Paul Miller is based on Washington DC and focuses his practice in this area and frequently advises registered investment companies and advisers on remaining compliant with SEC regulations and the Investment Company Act of 1940. Further important team members include Robert Kurucza who has expertise in federal banking and securities laws, which benefits clients who are structuring new fund products, Lauren Clise, who supports registered investment companies and ETFs with their registration and operation and Lancelot King advises investment companies and registered investment advisers during regulatory examinations, with all three being based in Washington DC.
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‘We work with Seward & Kissel teams on both 1940 Act products and hedge funds. Their insights and guidance on the regulatory environment and trends are especially helpful.’
‘Paul Miller's depth of knowledge, guidance, and responsiveness to our needs have been of great value to our team for over a decade.’
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Paul Miller