Carl A. Ruggiero

Partner, Investment Management Chair, Corporate Co-Chair, Managing Partner, London

Carl Ruggiero - Sovereign Wealth Fund Lawyer

Experienced investment funds attorney Carl Ruggiero advises on all legal aspects of alternative investment management affecting sovereign wealth funds, private equity funds, hedge funds, venture capital funds, real estate funds, feeder funds, funds of funds and family offices.

Global Investment Management Practice

Chair of Curtis’ global investment management practice, Mr. Ruggiero offers strategic advice to clients on the structuring of funds. He has experience in all aspects of the structuring, documenting and operating of offshore investment funds and U.S. private investment funds, including hedge funds, private equity funds, venture capital funds, feeder funds and fund of funds, leveraged buyout funds and other pooled investment management vehicles.

In addition, Mr. Ruggiero offers experienced counsel on the regulatory framework governing the private investment activities of funds and their investment managers both within the U.S. and internationally.

U.S. Securities Laws

Mr. Ruggiero also counsels U.S. and international clients on the U.S. securities laws, the Investment Company Act and the Investment Advisers Act as they relate to private funds.

Advising Sovereign Wealth Funds

A notable outgrowth of his strength in advising funds is his representation of sovereign wealth funds, which has been recognized by Legal 500 USA.

He currently serves on the Stanford Law School Dean’s Advisory Council.

Languages

English

Italian

French

Experienced investment funds attorney Carl Ruggiero advises on all legal aspects of alternative investment management affecting sovereign wealth funds, private equity funds, hedge funds, venture capital funds, real estate funds, feeder funds, funds of funds and family offices.

"Maintains many of the firm’s key client relationships."

Legal 500: USA 2022 Investment Fund Formation & Management - Private Equity Funds (including Venture Capital)

"...very thorough and can provide guidance on both U.S. and non-U.S. jurisdictional items."

Legal 500 USA, 2014