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Testimonials
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‘The individuals at K&L Gates are incredibly prompt and have been particularly helpful in turning time-sensitive requests on short notice, when required. The team members are very friendly and maintain a very high degree of industry knowledge. Above all, the individuals at K&L Gates are extremely practical and results-oriented.’
‘The individuals that I work with at K&L Gates are extremely practical and results-oriented. Stacy Fuller and Robert Zutz will go above and beyond to ensure that their clients receive the sophisticated legal advice required to address complex issues of law on a timely basis.’
‘So many resources under one firm. The registered funds team has so much experience, including many having served at the SEC.’
‘Bob Zutz and Ndenisarya Meekins are amazing! They are so knowledgeable and stay abreast of all industry developments and regulatory matters.’
‘The team is a leader in launching closed-end interval funds with innovative strategies.’
‘The K&L Gates mutual funds practice attorneys have deep knowledge of their subject matter, are very responsive when asked to comment on any business matter that may arise, and go out of their way to improve fund governance and board dynamics. I have been especially impressed, as a relatively new board chair, that the lead of the K&L team has provided me with "coaching" on how to navigate some of the key challenges that our board has faced. This advice has been invaluable and in at least one case clearly resulted in a substantial benefit to our shareholders.’
‘Energy, integrity, intellect, and knowledge. The K&L Gates team seems to be always available, and they manage to turn around even very complicated projects very quickly. I am particularly impressed with Robert Zutz and Ndenisarya Meekins, both of whom have encyclopedic 1940 Act knowledge as well as great wisdom in addressing the questions that have come before our board.'
'K&L has built a remarkable breadth of knowledge and depth of experience in their 1940 Act teams. There has never been an instance where we could not turn to them with absolute confidence for their advice or representation in any area of need no matter how essential or arcane. Their astute assessments of the regulators as well as new state and congressional initiatives are exceptionally insightful, accurate and truly helpful.'
Key clients
- Touchstone Advisors
- Federated Hermes
- Principal Global Investors
- BNY Mellon Investment Management
- GCM Grosvenor
- NexPoint Advisors
- John Hancock Investment Management
- MassMutual Funds
- Mirova
- Allspring Investments
Work highlights
Lawyers
Hall of fame
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Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Ndenisarya Meekins
Practice head
Michael Caccese; Clair Pagnano; Mark Amorosi; Ndenisarya Meekins
Other key lawyers
Robert Zutz; George Zornada; Stacy Fuller; Mark Goshko