SBIC, private equity, hedge, and other private investment fund clients turn to Chris for experienced, practical guidance on fund formation, operations, and transactional matters.
Chris is the leader of the firm's Small Business Investment Company (SBIC) practice and is experienced as advising all types of private investment funds throughout their life cycle. He is nationally known for advising on the formation and operations of SBICs and other private funds, including with respect to SBIC licensing and regulatory matters, general partner/limited partner dealings, investment fund principal compensation and planning, private fund adviser operations and regulatory compliance, and corporate governance matters.
He also represents wealthy individuals, family offices, and institutional clients (including SBICs and other private funds) in their investment activities, including platform and add-on investments and portfolio company divestitures, and related equity and senior and subordinated debt financing transactions. Often these transactions require Chris' advice for the design and development of customized investment partnerships.
Chris also represents companies in relation to their acquisition and divestiture strategies and transactions, as well as in venture capital and other financing transactions, and intellectual property and technology acquisitions and licensing.
Chris is the managing partner of the firm's Berwyn, Pennsylvania office.
Representative matters may include engagements before joining Troutman Pepper.
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