Nathan J. Greene

Nathan’s experience includes representing:

• Colliers (NASDAQ and TSX: CIGI) in its investment in Versus Capital, a U.S. alternative real asset management firm.
• The independent trustees of the registered funds business of one of the world’s leading alternative investment firms, including in relation to the launch, structuring, and ongoing oversight of its flagship multi-manager mutual fund.
• The independent trustees of a fast-growing mutual fund and ETF complex, including in the course of multiple fund adoptions and launches that have more than doubled the number of funds overseen by the board.
• Fund and adviser counsel in respect of one of the country’s largest fund complexes, including in two of the largest single-day ETF launches in history.
• SEC-registered funds of hedge funds, including negotiating distribution agreements with major underwriting firms and advisory platforms and advising on significant ongoing share registrations.
• Citigroup, Inc. in the sale of the asset management business of its Mexican banking subsidiary, Citibanamex, to BlackRock Inc.
• General Electric Co. in connection with its sale of GE Asset Management to State Street Global Advisors.
• Mizuho Financial Group in its purchase of a 16% interest in Matthews International Capital Management.
• Major investment banks and both non-U.S. and U.S. issuers in analyzing and structuring their ability to obtain exceptions and exemptions under the U.S. Investment Company Act of 1940 for purposes of facilitating securities issuances within the U.S.

*Some of the above matters were handled by Nathan prior to joining Sidley.

• Mutual Fund Directors Forum – Advisory Board
• Managed Funds Association – Lawyers Advisory Committee
• Investment Company Institute – Outside Counsel Advisory Group
• Fund Board Views – Editorial Think Tank Member
• American Bar Association – Subcommittee on Investment Companies and Investment Advisers
• UrbanGlass – Director and Board Secretary (UrbanGlass is a prominent Brooklyn-based arts organization