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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Key clients
- Accel
- Arcmont Asset Management
Work highlights
Advising Morgan Stanley on the launch of its flagship open-ended semi-liquid retail credit fund, which launched in February 2025.
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Practice head
Gregg Beechey
Other key lawyers
Zac Mellor-Clark; Nishkaam Paul