Mr. Smith concentrates his practice on investment management and mutual fund law. He serves as counsel to registered investment companies and their boards of directors, with a particular focus on bank-affiliated investment companies. In addition to providing regulatory and compliance counseling on routine and complex operational issues, he advises registered investment company and investment adviser clients on the impact of the rapidly changing regulatory landscape. His experience also extends to trust and investment management activities of banks and their affiliates, as well as questions arising from the other securities activities of banking institutions.
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Donald W. Smith
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Recognized Since:2013
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Recognized in:Mutual Funds Law
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Website:
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Location:1601 K Street, NWWashington, DC 20006-1600
Mr. Smith concentrates his practice on investment management and mutual fund law. He serves as counsel to registered investment companies and their boards of directors, with a particular focus on bank-affiliated investment companies. In addition to providing regulatory and compliance counseling on routine and complex operational issues, he advises registered investment company and investment adviser clients on the impact of the rapidly changing regulatory landscape. His experience also extends to trust and investment management activities of banks and their affiliates, as well as questions arising from the other securities activities of banking institutions.
Lawyer Bio
Education:
- University of Virginia, MA
- Yale University , BA
Bar Admissions:
- District of Columbia, The District of Columbia Bar
Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America for work in:
- Mutual Funds Law
Firm Details
K&L Gates LLP
http://www.klgates.com
Headquarters
K&L Gates Center
210 Sixth Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15222-2613
(412) 355.6500
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