George Silfen focuses his practice on the representation of investment companies and their boards of directors, investment advisers, and broker-dealers in the organization and operation of investment products and services, which includes mutual funds, closed-end investment companies, business development companies, registered hedge funds, wrap accounts, and 401(k) and IRA products.
George has extensive knowledge in alternative investments and significant expertise in the Investment Company Act of 1940, which regulates investment companies, including public alternative funds. He advises on regulatory and compliance matters associated with investment companies, and on investment advisory, brokerage, securities custody, and transfer agent services.
George writes and speaks frequently on fund-related topics and is a regular contributor to Ignites and Fund Directions. His articles have also appeared in The Investment Lawyer. At industry conferences, he has presented on public alternative funds/interval funds, permanent capital investment vehicles, and new products for new markets.
George has also been recognized by The Legal 500 and was named 2011 “Independent Counsel of the Year” by Fund Directions.