Commended for its investment funds practice, Fried, Frank, Harris, Shriver & Jacobson LLP houses a ‘market-leading practice’ well-equipped to handle the full range of legal and regulatory compliance issues. Practice head Gregg Beechey specialises in complex UK, EU, and US regulatory matters for private funds, with a strong focus on sustainable investment initiatives and regulatory issues arising from asset management industry consolidation. Zac Mellor-Clark brings expertise in AIFMD-related regulatory advice, guiding major asset managers on fund structuring, marketing, and compliance across the UK and Europe, while leading significant transactions involving regulated business acquisitions and staying at the forefront of evolving regulatory and market trends. Nishkaam Paul is a key contact for asset managers.
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Testimonials
Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.
- 'Gregg Beechey is a pragmatic, approachable, and highly knowledgeable practitioner who is widely respected for providing clear, commercial advice to sophisticated fund managers.’
- ‘The regulatory team is a market-leading practice within the firm's broader funds group, known for its high-touch delivery and deep expertise advising large fund managers on complex regulatory matters.'
Key clients
- Accel Arcmont Asset Management Balderton Capital (UK) LLP BlackRock Cambridge Innovation Capital Crescent Capital Europe CVC Credit Partners Goldman Sachs iCON Infrastructure Partners Intermediate Capital Group MidEuropa Morgan Stanley Neuberger Berman Schroders Greencoat
Work highlights
Advising Morgan Stanley on the launch of its flagship open-ended semi-liquid retail credit fund, which launched in February 2025.
Lawyers
Leading partners
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Practice head
Gregg Beechey
Other key lawyers
Zac Mellor-Clark; Nishkaam Paul