Mike Hart-Slattery advises clients on complex regulatory issues across the asset management industry.
Mike leverages a sophisticated understanding of complex financial arrangements to deliver straightforward and commercial regulatory guidance to leading private equity sponsors, sovereign wealth funds, and investment advisers on:
- SEC regulation, particularly under the Investment Advisers Act
- Mergers and acquisitions involving asset managers
- Investment Company Act status and structuring
- Management team spinouts and minority stake investments
- SEC examinations and enforcement investigations
- Cryptocurrency and digital assets
- Family office considerations
He brings a global perspective and significant international experience to a range of cross-border matters, regularly advising clients with interests in the UK, Europe, Asia, Latin America, and the Middle East.
A recognized leader within the firm and beyond, Mike is a CFA® charterholder and serves on Latham’s Technology Committee. He is a member of the CFA Institute and the CFA Society of Washington, D.C.
Mike also maintains a robust pro bono practice, including work related to veterans’ affairs.
Before joining Latham, Mike was an associate in a large investment adviser’s global equity beta solutions group.