Advising asset managers, insurance companies and funds, Kirkland & Ellis LLP regularly supports sponsor-side clients looking to establish registered funds and Business Development Companies. The firm focuses on a wide range of asset classes, including real estate and infrastructure assets, and has strengthened its exchange-traded fund offering over the past year with the 7-partner expansion of its fund team. Acting on SEC examinations and wider regulatory matters, members of the team are well-versed in regulatory and compliance matters. The team is overseen from New York by Nicole Runyan, who is experienced in Business Development Companies and registered funds. In Washington DC, Christopher Palmer advises on all aspects of registered unregistered life and annuity products for insurance companies. Also in DC, Paul Delligatti focuses on supporting fund managers in the development and structuring of registered funds, while Andrew Zutz acts on mutual funds, exchange-traded funds and money market funds.
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- The registered funds team is adept at registered funds and retail products for alternative asset managers. They have a deep team and broad capability.
- Nicole Runyan is an expert in the market. Lisa Nosal is a strategic thinker and has a broad depth of knowledge. She gives great commercial advice.
- Nicole Runyan is an expert in the market. Lisa Nosal is a strategic thinker and has a broad depth of knowledge. She gives great commercial advice.
- I have found that the Kirkland team is completely focused on delivering outstanding client service. Our lead partner, Paul Delligatti, brings a wealth of industry expertise to bear on the relationship. I appreciate the fact that he is very “even-keeled” and practical in his demeanor and advice.
- I have found Kirkland to be outstanding in keeping us apprised of all current industry developments as well as helping us think through challenges. Under their leadership, we have developed a methodology to “focus on the right things,” thereby making our jobs as trustees more efficient and effective. They also have very helpful thoughts and guidance on topics of interest, such as cybersecurity and the evolving use of artificial intelligence.
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Practice head
Nicole Runyan
Other key lawyers
Andrew Zutz; Kim Kaufman; Lisa Nosal; Paul Delligatti; Jason Monfort; Christopher Palmer