Calfee Recognized in Chambers Global Legal Guide 2026 as Leading Law Firm in Investment Funds: Regulatory & Compliance

Calfee has been recognized by Chambers Global Legal Guide 2026 as a Leading Law Firm in Investment Funds: Regulatory & Compliance, ranked Band 3 (USA). Chambers Global researchers stated, "Calfee exceeds all expectations on diligence, and we are elated with their representation of our firm. They are diligent, value-driven, and we are beyond pleased with our relationship with Calfee."

Since 2023, Calfee's Investment Management practice Chair and Partner, Patrick D. Hayes, has been recognized as a Leading Lawyer in Investment Funds: Regulatory & Compliance by Chambers Global, most recently in Band 2 (2026). Clients provided feedback to Chambers Global researchers, noting, "What sets [Patrick Hayes] apart is the fact that he is relatable. He has great interpersonal skills and a vast set of knowledge, and he blends these two skill sets very well."

Patrick is among only 46 attorneys in the USA ranked in the Chambers Global Legal Guide 2026 in Investment Funds: Regulatory & Compliance. The Chambers Global Legal Guide ranks the top lawyers and law firms in over 200 jurisdictions worldwide. Each ranking is based on in-depth research conducted by a dedicated team of researchers.

Patrick is also ranked in the Chambers USA Legal Guide 2025 in Band 2 in Investment Funds: Regulatory & Compliance in the USA-Nationwide jurisdiction. He is ranked in The Best Lawyers in America^© in Corporate Compliance Law (2024-2026), Financial Services Regulation Law, Leveraged Buyouts and Private Equity Law, Securities/Capital Markets Law, and Securities Regulation.

Patrick serves the National Society of Compliance Professionals as Chair of the Board of Directors and a member of NSCP's Regulatory Advisory Committee and the Publications Committee.

In 2020, Patrick launched "The Securities Compliance Podcast: Compliance in Context," co-sponsored by Calfee and NSCP. The podcast is designed as a masterclass for the securities industry's legal and compliance professionals and has received over 55,000 downloads from listeners in more than 20 countries worldwide.

Calfee's Investment Management practice comprises 22 attorneys and compliance professionals who provide expert legal and compliance counsel to the investment management industry. The dedicated team provides exceptional service and problem-solving across all aspects of the public and private securities markets, including asset management, wealth management, fund formation, transactional matters, regulatory compliance, and enforcement for registered and nonregistered persons.

Calfee, Halter & Griswold LLP is a full-service corporate law firm with 160 attorneys and professionals in offices in Cleveland, Columbus, Cincinnati, and Indianapolis. Calfee serves clients in the Midwest, nationally and globally in the areas of Corporate and Finance, Employee Benefits and Executive Compensation, Energy and Utilities, Estate and Succession Planning and Administration, Government Relations and Legislation, Intellectual Property, Investment Management Law, Labor and Employment, Litigation, and Real Estate Law. A founding member of Lex Mundi, Calfee offers international representation through a network of independent law firms with access to 22,000 attorneys located in more than 125 countries. Additional information is available at Calfee.com.

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