Rustin Paul represents publicly and privately held companies in corporate transactions.  In addition, he has experience in legal issues relevant to registered and unregistered investment companies and investment advisers. Mr. Paul works with clients in connection with:

• mergers and acquisitions
• securities matters
• public and private offerings, including advising underwriters in public offerings
• SEC filings, statements, and reports
• corporate governance issues and strategies 
• registration, regulation, and governance of investment companies, including open-end and closed-end, as well as investment advisers
• creation and organization of private investment funds and hedge funds
• representation of independent boards of directors / trustees
• preparation of SEC exemptive applications and no-action letters