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William Bielefeld

Partner · Dechert

United StatesInvestment Management, Fund Formation

About

William Bielefeld is a Partner at Dechert in the United States, specializing in financial services and investment management. He advises registered funds, business development companies, investment advisers, and boards on fund development, reorganizations, mergers, regulatory compliance, and governance. He also represents broker-dealers in registration, compliance, and SEC/FINRA examinations. Prior to Dechert, he served as an attorney-advisor in the SEC Office of Compliance Inspections and Examinations.

Practice areas

Investment ManagementFund FormationBroker-Dealer RegulationSEC Compliance

Office

Expertise

Registered FundsBusiness Development CompaniesInvestment AdvisersBroker-DealersSEC ExaminationsFINRA Examinations

Education

  • Kenyon College, B.A.
  • Temple University Beasley School of Law, J.D., cum laude, Research Editor of the Temple Law Review