Vedder is an international business-focused law firm serving sophisticated clients of all sizes and industries from offices across the U.S. and in the UK and Asia.

A Business Focused Law Firm With a Global Reach | Vedder

Vedder’s Investment Services attorneys provide sensible advice to investment advisers leveraging the deep experience and expertise of our team members, many with backgrounds at industry regulators and in-house legal and compliance roles, positioning us to provide sophisticated yet practical business solutions to complex legal and regulatory issues.

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We work with both asset managers and wealth managers of all strategies and sizes, from startup boutiques to large national firms. We represent SEC and state-registered investment advisers, private fund managers, investment adviser representatives, break-away advisers, institutional investors, family offices and other professional investors.

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We represent clients in all matters relating to the business of investment advisers, including:

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Design of compliance programs and drafting of compliance policies and procedures

Regulatory examination, enforcement and litigation matters

Assistance with preparation and filing of regulatory filings

Sales and acquisitions of investment advisory businesses

Other general corporate matters, including tax planning

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Nathaniel Segal to speak at ComplyConnect 2023

Investment Advisers

Insights & Events

SEC Proposes Increases to Small Entity Asset Thresholds for Funds and Advisers

SEC Reverses Policy Regarding Mandatory Arbitration Clauses

SEC Staff Issues No-Action Relief Allowing State Trust Companies to Custody Crypto Assets for Registered Advisers and Funds

Third Extension of Compliance Date for Amendments to Form PF

Third Set of Form PF Amendments Take Effect on June 12, 2025

SEC Settles Enforcement Proceedings Against Adviser for Allegedly Misleading Performance Advertising

Client Reminder – Revised QPAM Exemption Takes Effect June 17, 2024

Fifth Circuit Vacates Private Fund Adviser Rules

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