David A. Harris
David’s practice focuses on the fields of partnership, limited liability company and statutory trust law, with an emphasis on issues relating to the formation, operation and dissolution of private investment funds, mutual funds and other investment vehicles organized as Delaware entities. His practice also includes state bank regulatory matters (including organization of Delaware limited purpose trust companies), mergers and acquisitions, financing transactions (including matters involving Article 9 of the Uniform Commercial Code (“UCC”)) and other general commercial law counseling. He regularly delivers third-party legal opinions, including opinions with respect to private investment funds, special purpose entities, perfection of security interests and deal closings. His clients range from large, multinational corporations to local startup ventures, and include private investment fund sponsors, mutual fund sponsors, and Fortune 500 companies. David is often called upon to provide counsel to other attorneys domestically and internationally on matters relating to Delaware law. · Morris, Nichols, Arsht & Tunnell LLP
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David A. Harris focuses on partnership, limited liability company, and statutory trust law, with an emphasis on the formation, operation, and dissolution of private investment funds, mutual funds, and other investment vehicles organized as Delaware entities. He also advises on state bank regulatory matters, mergers and acquisitions, financing transactions, and general commercial law.
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- J.D., with honors, University of North Carolina School of Law
- B.A., summa cum laude, Salisbury University