Senior Counsel To The Alternatives Division
CurrentRepresent and counsel various business units in structuring domestic and offshore private investment funds (including infrastructure debt, infrastructure, private equity, real estate and real estate related investment strategies), CLOs and separately managed accounts (including separately managed accounts for ERISA, government and insurance clients). Review and counsel funds for debt offerings. Facilitate the business through the product development process, including structuring transactions for cross border investment and compliance with the Volcker Rule. Develop cross border guidelines for the distribution of private investment funds and separately managed accounts globally and am the primary contact for cross border distribution of products in the Americas (including the establishment of a Colombia Representative Office). Negotiate placement agreements with third party managers for the establishment of access vehicles for distribution to high net worth individuals around the globe. Provide advice on trading and portfolio management issues. Work with compliance in drafting and implementing compliance policies and procedures. Assist the business in responding to RFPs from state, municipal and corporate clients. Review various marketing presentations, investor communications and other communications with current/potential clients for distribution globally. Review, draft and negotiate investment management agreements, trading agreements, offering memoranda, management company agreements, distribution agreements, partnership agreements, subscription agreements, credit agreements, NDAs, side letters and service provider agreements. Skillful in dealing with issues under Investment Advisers Act, ERISA, the Commodities Exchange Act, the Securities Act of 1933, AIFMD, Dodd-Frank Act and the Bank Holding Company Act and US and European Risk Retention Rules.
