Dechert hired Cynthia Beyea as a partner in its global financial services group, further bolstering the firm’s capabilities in registered funds. Beyea will be based in Dechert’s Washington, D.C., office.
Joining from Eversheds, Beyea has more than two decades of experience. She specializes in advising mutual funds, closed-end funds, exchange-traded funds, business development companies, investment company boards of directors and investment advisers. Her expertise extends to issues involving the Investment Company Act of 1940, the Investment Advisers Act of 1940 and related federal securities laws.
“Providing expert counsel to asset managers around the world is an essential part of Dechert’s DNA, and we pride ourselves on our unique strengths in the registered funds space,” Mark Thierfelder, co-chair of Dechert, said. “The addition of Cindy, with her deep expertise in closed-end funds, including interval funds, significantly enhances our capabilities and underscores our commitment to serving our clients in this area.”
Widely renowned as a leading practitioner in the asset management space, Beyea has been recognized in the Chambers USA and Chambers Global rankings for registered funds.
“Cindy brings a wealth of knowledge and a robust network of industry relationships to our team,” Christopher Harvey, co-chair of Dechert’s global financial services group, said. “She will undoubtedly contribute to our ability to deliver superior results for our clients, further cementing our position as a leading firm in the global financial services arena.”
“Dechert holds an unrivaled standing in the legal industry for its representation of asset managers,” Beyea said. “I am eager to collaborate with my new colleagues and leverage my expertise to provide strategic, innovative solutions that meet the unique needs of our existing and prospective registered fund clients.”
