Michael W. McGrath

Counsel

Boston

+1.617.951.9123

Fax +1.617.261.3175

Primary Practice

Investment Management, Hedge Funds and Alternative Investments

Education

J.D., Duke University School of Law, 2002
B.A., Stanford University, 1999

Admissions

Bar of California

Michael McGrath is counsel in the firm’s Boston office. Mr. McGrath practices in the area of investment management and securities law, and focuses on advising investment advisers and other clients in the financial services industry in connection with the legal and regulatory aspects of their global operations. Mr. McGrath also advises clients with respect to the structuring and operation of mutual funds, hedge funds, and private equity funds.

Professional Background

Prior to joining K&L Gates, Mr. McGrath was a Vice President and Senior Counsel with Allianz Global Investors Capital. While there he provided counsel in several different areas including: compliance with SEC and FINRA regulation, the formation and offering of private funds and mutual funds, and the negotiation of investment management agreements, side letters, and derivatives and trading agreements.

Achievements

Michael is a CFA charterholder.

Professional/Civic Activities

State Bar of California
Boston Securities Analysts Society
CFA Institute