Acting for sponsors, advisors, underwriters and distributors, Davis Polk is well-versed in advising funds on new developments in the sector, including '40 Act matters around temporary COVID-19 relief and physically settled futures. The firm supports clients across a wide range of regulatory matters and SEC investigations and enforcement actions. Leor Landa is one of the New York-based practice heads alongside Gregory Rowland, who brings expertise in regulatory and compliance matters around digital currency. Fellow practice head Christopher Healey, who is located in Washington DC, is knowledgeable of '40 Act matters and Business Development Companies. Joining the New York office from an in-house position in September 2025, Oran Ebel focuses on the structuring, formation and operation of funds, as well as on the development of products across mezzanine, insurance and hybrid capital strategies. Also in New York, Leon Salkin supports open- and closed-end registered investment companies.
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Key clients
- Baron Capital
- Carlyle
- Central Park Group
- Chilton Investment Company
- First Eagle
- Galaxy Digital
- Great Elm Group
- Hashdex
- HRS Management
- J.P. Morgan Asset Management
Practice head
Leor Landa; Gregory Rowland; Christopher Healey
Other key lawyers
Leon Salkin
