Polsinelli Adds Andrew Raby to Investment Strategies & Capital Solutions Practice in Chicago

Polsinelli expands its Investment Strategies & Capital Solutions Practice with the addition of Andrew C. Raby as a shareholder in Chicago. Raby advises private fund sponsors and investment managers on the formation, structuring and operation of alternative investment vehicles, adding further depth to the firm’s private funds and investment management capabilities.

His arrival follows the recent addition of Shareholder David M. Cielusniak in New York, continuing the firm’s growth in advising clients across the alternative investment and investment management landscape.

“Andrew brings significant experience at the intersection of fund formation, investment management and regulatory compliance, further strengthening our ability to advise alternative asset managers and institutional investors throughout the investment lifecycle,” said Brian A. Bullard, Chair of Polsinelli’s Investment Strategies & Capital Solutions Practice. “His understanding of how investment vehicles are structured, operated and regulated will enhance the comprehensive, coordinated counsel we provide to sponsors and investors across a broad range of investment strategies and structures.”

Raby works with sponsors of hedge funds, private equity funds, real estate funds, venture capital funds, commodity pools, funds of funds and related vehicles. He counsels clients on fund and management company structuring, fund terms and provisions, managed account platforms, co-investments, offering documents, marketing materials and investment advisory agreements. He also advises pension plans, endowments, foundations and other institutional investors on alternative investments.

Raby also counsels investment advisers and related entities on compliance with federal securities and commodities laws, including the Investment Advisers Act, Investment Company Act, Commodity Exchange Act, Dodd-Frank Act and Regulation D. His regulatory work includes matters involving the Securities and Exchange Commission, Commodity Futures Trading Commission and CFTC registration.

“Fund sponsors and investment managers are navigating increasingly sophisticated fund structures, regulatory requirements and operational considerations,” said Raby. “Polsinelli’s multidisciplinary platform creates an opportunity to address those issues in a coordinated way and support sponsors, investment managers and institutional investors across their investment activities.”

Raby earned his J.D. from Washington University School of Law and his B.A. from the College of the Holy Cross.

Polsinelli’s Investment Strategies & Capital Solutions Practice advises clients across the private investment marketplace on the legal and regulatory considerations surrounding a wide range of investment strategies. From forming private funds and joint ventures to structuring other alternative investment vehicles, the team helps clients capitalize on opportunities while effectively navigating the complexities of the investment landscape.