2025 Chicago Private Funds, Regulatory & Compliance Workshop with Morgan Lewis

Join us in Chicago for a dynamic gathering of industry leaders and legal experts as we delve into the latest SEC examination and enforcement developments.

This event will spotlight the evolving landscape of fund terms and investor protections, offering deep insights into the issues shaping today’s manager-investor relationships. From side letters and continuation funds to fee conflicts and liquidity management tools, we’ll unpack the key trends and challenges driving change across the investment ecosystem.

Agenda: 

09:00: Registration: Coffee & Networking

09:30: Welcome Remarks

09:35: SEC Examination & Enforcement Trends: What are the key areas of focus and what should managers be concerned about?

  • Morgan Lewis to share insights on the current key areas of regulatory focus

  • Learning from the outcomes of recent enforcement actions

  • Areas which managers need to address urgently

10:45: Coffee Break 

11:15: Key Developments in Private Fund Documentation Terms and Conditions

  • Recent shifts in fund terms, disclosure standards, and investor protections, side letters, co-investments, and governance

  • Conflicts related to fees/expenses, NAV lending, dividend recaps, and liquidity management tools

  • The rise of continuation funds and the evolving market practices in fund formation and documentation

12:00: Concluding Remarks 

12:40: Meeting Close