The ‘stellar team’ at Fried, Frank, Harris, Shriver & Jacobson LLP advises international fund managers on European private funds regulation, in addition to the regulatory aspects of corporate transactions, financial promotions, senior manager arrangements and FCA authorisations. Gregg Beechey, who ’stands out for his knowledge and practical advice’, leads the team and advises private funds on the full range of UK, EU and US regulatory issues. Zac Mellor-Clark was promoted to partner in March 2024 and is noted for his expertise in matters concerning AIFMD, while Nishkaam Paul assists asset managers with navigating European financial services regulation.
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Testimonials
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‘The team is unique for their commercial approach and well-rounded team full of knowledgeable partners, special counsel and associates. The training that is provided to associates must be outstanding because they all have that special mix of providing top legal advice while remaining pragmatic and commercial.’
‘Quick response times and impressive breadth of knowledge.’
'Gregg Beechey stands out for his knowledge and practical advice.’
‘Stellar team under the competent leadership of Gregg Beechey and Zac Mellor-Clark. The team is comprised of subject matter experts who have adopted a pragmatic and results-driven mindset.’
‘Zac Mellor-Clark is a newly appointed partner who has been instrumental on some of our recent fundraises and managed account offerings. He is very solutions-oriented and will help identify both opportunities and risks.'
- 'Nishkaam Paul is a very strong lawyer. He is knowledgeable and always available to assist and advise in a crisp yet thorough manner. Highly recommend.’
‘Friendly, approachable and a knowledgeable team.’
‘Great breadth of experience and provide an excellent client service.’
Key clients
- Accel
- APG
- Arcmont Asset Management
- Aztiq
- Bain Capital
- Balderton Capital (UK) LLP
- BlackRock
- BlueBay Asset Management
- Brookfield Asset Management
- Cairngorm Capital
Work highlights
Advised BlackRock on the regulatory aspects of the acquisition and integration of a £100bn+ global asset management business by and into its existing business, in a systemically significant US$12billion transaction.
Acted as regulatory counsel to Goldman Sachs on the launch of its debut European Long Term Investment Fund.
Advising CVC Credit on the establishment of its flagship open-ended semi-liquid retail credit fund, expected to launch later this year and structured as a Luxembourg UCI Part II Fund.
Lawyers
Leading partners
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Practice head
Gregg Beechey
Other key lawyers
Zac Mellor-Clark; Nishkaam Paul