Thomas J. Friedmann

Thomas J. Friedmann, a member of the firm’s Policy Committee and Deputy Chair for Strategy, also serves as co-head of Dechert’s Permanent Capital Practice and its Capital Markets Practice. He represents domestic and non-U.S. issuers and investment banks in public and private securities transactions. Mr. Friedmann regularly advises alternative asset managers in their efforts to access permanent capital through Business Development Companies (BDCs), closed-end funds and other vehicles. Having represented both issuers and underwriters on the organization and listings of numerous BDCs, Mr. Friedmann assists companies in navigating securities laws and sensitive disclosure matters under the Securities Act of 1933, the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and the Investment Company Act of 1940. He is a frequent speaker and has been quoted in various media outlets regarding developments and trends affecting BDCs and other alternative investment vehicles, an area in which Dechert has been identified as a leader by The Legal 500, a leading legal directory.

In addition, Mr. Friedmann advises corporate clients on matters relating to securities law, corporate governance and board issues, and other general corporate matters such as compliance and disclosure matters, periodic reporting, financial restructuring and securitization transactions. Mr. Friedmann also counsels public and privately held companies in the energy, hospitality and technology industries on a broad range of capital markets and financing transactions, including high-yield and investment-grade debt offerings, convertible and equity-linked securities and private financings.

Mr. Friedmann is consistently recognized for his work in capital markets: debt and equity offerings and has been recommended for his work in investment fund formation and management: alternative/hedge funds by The Legal 500 US. He is also listed in The Best Lawyers in America for Securities/Capital Markets Law.