Toby Serkin’s practice primarily focuses on the representation of both open-end and closed-end funds, investment advisers, and fund directors. She counsels clients on a wide variety of regulatory, transactional and compliance matters. Her practice also includes organizing and providing ongoing advice to offshore funds for non-US investors and other private investment funds. In addition, Toby represents lenders and funds in financing transactions, including loans to registered investment companies.
Toby has been involved in a number of special projects, including playing a significant role in the review of compliance programs for both major mutual fund advisers and smaller fund complexes. In addition, Toby has had significant involvement in a number of fund reorganizations and mergers and acquisitions of fund advisers.
Before joining Morgan Lewis, Toby was a partner in the investment management practice of another international law firm.
Member, Best ETF Law Firm, ETF Express US Awards (2021, 2022)
Member, Practice Group of the Year, Asset Management, Law360 (2017)
Top Woman Lawyer, The Best Lawyers in America (2016, 2017)
Ranked, Hedge & Mutual Funds, Massachusetts, Chambers USA (2014–2019, 2022–2024)
Recognized, Mutual Funds Law, Boston, The Best Lawyers in America (2011–2020, 2022, 2023)
Recommended, Investment fund formation and management: Mutual/registered/exchange-traded funds, The Legal 500 US (2009, 2014, 2018–2024)
Member, American Bar Association
Member, Boston Bar Association
Member, Massachusetts Bar Association