Chris Carlson
Chris Carlson is counsel in Seward & Kissel’s Investment Management Group within its Registered Funds and Mutual Funds practice. His practice includes providing advice to registered funds regarding issues arising under the Investment Company Act of 1940, the Investment Advisers Act of 1940, the Securities Act of 1933, the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and other securities laws. His experience covers a broad range of registered funds, including proprietary mutual funds, ETFs, multi-manager funds, master-feeder funds and closed-end funds, as well as listed and unlisted BDCs. Chris advises on fund formation, including providing practical guidance to product and portfolio management teams on product development. Chris has authored and co-authorized articles on securities and registered fund matters that have appeared in The Review of Securities & Commodities Regulation and The Investment Lawyer. He serves as a member of the Committee on Investment Management Regulation of the Association of the Bar of the City of New York.