Dechert LLP

Dechert LLP has a longstanding record in the mutual funds space, with funds, fund advisors and boards of directors, broker dealers, insurance companies and banks turning to the financial services team for comprehensive service. The team advises open- and closed-end funds, exchange-traded funds, interval funds and on insurance products, covering a plethora of issues, including but not limited to regulatory and compliance matters, related litigation, regulatory investigation and the formation and management of these funds. Experienced partner Christopher Harvey leads the team out of the Boston office, and is supported by John O’Hanlon, who covers corporate, regulatory, compliance and enforcement matters for funds clients, and Stephanie Capistron, who among other capabilities advises mutual fund sponsors on launching ETFs in the same location. In New York Allison Fumai has extensive experience with exchange traded funds, but frequently works with mutual funds and closed-end funds as well, while in San Francisco Mark Perlow advises fund sponsors and investors on the related ESG regulation. Douglas Dick and Megan Johnson are based in Washington DC, with the latter advising mutual funds and EFTs on staying compliant with the Investment Company Act of 1940. The team underwent some changes in 2023 with Michael McGrath joining the firm from K&L Gates in March and Kaitlin McGrath being promoted to partner in January, both located in Boston and part of the financial Services and investment management team.