Dechert’s financial services group has a leading exchange-traded funds (ETFs) practice representing a significant percentage of the universe of ETF sponsors.
Our lawyers are experienced advisors on ETF fund formation and the development of new products in the United States, Europe and Asia as well as on related regulatory matters. We are at the forefront of the development and expansion of the ETF market and have played an integral role in obtaining novel regulatory relief and the formation of innovative funds. Dechert attorneys are also leaders in the development of exchange-traded commodities (ETCs) in Europe, and we advise on the formation of commodity and currency ETFs and on related commodities regulatory issues. Further, we have extensive experience drafting and negotiating the full range of operational documents for ETFs and ETCs.