K&L Gates

K&L Gates are particularly active with US registered funds, namely exchange traded funds, open-end funds and closed-end funds, for a wide range of managers. The firm covers the full array of transactional and regulatory issues, as well as being mandated to advise on developments in regulatory requirements and the implementation of new requirements. The practice is led across two locations, with Mark Amorosi and Ndenisarya Meekins co-heading the team in Washington DC and Michael Caccese and Clair Pagnano leading in Boston. Amorosi frequently works with investment advisors and diverse fund complexes on a wide range of matters, including but not limited to fund formation, securities offerings and regulatory questions. Ndenisarya Bregasi frequently acts as counsel to independent directors and trustees, while Caccesse is well recognized for his expertise on investment performance and in the area of investment management, and Pagnano is well versed in exemptive applications as well as no-action letter requests to the SEC for registered investment companies. Mark Goshko is a preeminent practitioner in the mutual funds place and key name based in Boston. The practice grew in 2023 with Lance Dial, who has extensive experience working with asset managers, joining the Boston office from Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP, the private investment funds expert Christopher Lokken joining in Chicago from Sidley Austin LLP and financial services regulations lawyer Jennifer Klass joining the New York location from Baker McKenzie LLP.