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William J. Breslin

(he/him/his)

  • Partner | Asset Management

Washington, DC

T: +1.202.639.7051

William (Bill) Breslin advises clients on regulatory and transactional issues related to derivatives, futures, commodities, and securities law matters.

Bill’s clients include hedge fund managers, private equity managers, commodity pool operators, commodity trading advisors, futures commission merchants, commercial end-users, and other businesses. In addition to transactional and regulatory work, Bill assists clients on their compliance with the Dodd-Frank Act, the applicable requirements of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission, the US Securities and Exchange Commission, the National Futures Association, and the rules and regulations of various clearinghouses and exchanges. Bill also specializes in negotiating and documenting over-the-counter and exchange-traded and cleared derivatives.

Bill is recognized as a 2022 “Leading Lawyer” by Legal 500 in Structured Finance: Derivatives and Structured Products.

Professional associations

  • Member, Committee on Futures Regulation, New York City Bar Association
  • Co-Chair, Swap Dealers Subcommittee, CFTC

News and recognition

The Legal 500 |

The Legal 500 US 2022 Guide Recognizes Fried Frank Practices and Lawyers⟶

The Legal 500 |

The Legal 500 US 2021 Guide Recognizes Fried Frank Practices and Lawyers⟶

The Legal 500 |

The Legal 500 US 2020 Guide Recognizes Fried Frank Practices and Lawyers⟶

The Legal 500 |

The Legal 500 US 2019 Guide Recognizes Fried Frank Practices and Lawyers⟶
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Insights and analysis

Client memorandum |

SEC Proposes Extensive Amendments to the Custody Rule⟶

Client memorandum |

ELTIF 2.0⟶

Client memorandum |

Q1 2023 – European Regulatory Update for Funds⟶

Client memorandum |

Reminder: CPO and CTA Annual Affirmation Requirement⟶

Client memorandum |

EXAMS Publishes Risk Alert Regarding Regulation S-ID Compliance⟶

Client memorandum |

SEC Adopts New Rule Requiring Form 13F Filers to Report Annually Their Proxy Voting Record⟶

Client memorandum |

SEC Proposes New Oversight Requirements for Certain Services Outsourced by Registered Investment Advisers⟶

Client memorandum |

EXAMS Publishes Risk Alert Regarding Examinations Focused on the New Investment Adviser Marketing Rule⟶

Articles |

Asset Management Issues Relating to Investments in Digital Assets⟶

Client memorandum |

Reminder: CPO and CTA Annual Affirmation Requirement⟶
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Events

Webinars |

Phase-Out of LIBOR: Implementing ARRC Reference Rates for Floating Rate Transactions and Derivatives, ISDA Revisions⟶

Webinars |

Foreign Security Futures⟶

Speaking engagements |

Transitioning From LIBOR: Looming Legal Issues for Investment Managers⟶
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