Timothy Silva is a partner in the firm's Securities Department, and a member of the Investment Management and Derivatives and Futures Practice Groups. He joined the firm in 1997.
Practice
Mr. Silva focuses on the representation of investment advisers, mutual funds, hedge funds and other investment vehicles on corporate, securities, regulatory and compliance matters.
Mr. Silva's practice includes:
- Representing and advising mutual funds and their independent directors/trustees on ongoing matters, as well as transactional matters including fund reorganization and adoption transactions
- Advising investment advisers, mutual funds and hedge funds regarding SEC compliance, and drafting and implementing compliance policies and procedures
- Structuring and organizing domestic and offshore hedge funds and other private investment partnerships
- Counseling investment managers regarding seed capital arrangements, joint ventures and distribution arrangements
- Advising traditional operating companies regarding investment company status matters
In addition, Mr. Silva has experience in venture capital transactions and mergers and acquisitions, particularly in the investment management industry.
Honors and Awards
- Named a "Massachusetts Super Lawyers' Rising Star" in the May 2006 and 2007 issues of Boston Magazine
Speaking Engagements
- Dodd-Frank Act Seminar — Panelist — New York, New York — October 26, 2010
- International Bar Association & NICSA: 20th Annual Conference on the Globalisation of Investment Funds — Southampton, Bermuda — May 10–13, 2009
- The National Investment Company Service Association: 27th Annual Conference & Expo — Miami, Florida — February 15–18, 2009
