Representing some of the largest investment management firms and fund complexes in the United States, Matthew DiClemente advises registered investment companies and their boards of directors, investment advisers, private funds and broker-dealers in a wide range of regulatory, corporate and transactional matters. He is co-chair of the firm’s nationally recognized investment management practice, overseeing approximately 75 lawyers across nine offices. Matt is also a member of the firm’s board of directors.
Under Matt’s tenure as co-chair of the investment management practice, the firm has added to its robust slate of former U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) staff; expanded client services to include emerging areas of law such as environmental, social and governance (ESG), fintech, roboadvisers and alternative investment products; and has grown into a market leader in exchange-traded funds (ETFs), becoming one of the largest investment management practices in the United States.
An accomplished funds lawyer involved in some of the most groundbreaking matters affecting the investment management industry, Matt’s experience includes counseling open-end, closed-end and interval fund managers and boards on board governance, litigation, insurance, product development, regulation, disclosure and compliance matters; advising on derivatives and other complex instruments; and handling mergers and acquisitions involving investment companies and investment advisers.
In addition, Matt has counseled numerous investment management firms and funds in navigating complex SEC examinations and enforcement proceedings.
Prior to joining Stradley Ronon, Matt worked at a Philadelphia law firm, where he represented investment companies and other public companies in regulatory, corporate and transactional matters. He also worked for several years at a registered investment adviser and at a well-known investment bank.
Memberships
Member, Alumni Advisory Board, Widener Institute of Delaware Corporate and Business Law
Member, Business Law Section, Investment Company and Investment Adviser Sub-Committee, American Bar Association
Recognitions
Chambers USA (Nationwide: Registered Funds) (2018-26)
The Legal 500 US (Leading Lawyer: Investment Fund Formation and Management: Mutual/Registered/Exchange-Traded Funds) (2022-26)
The Legal 500 US (Mutual/Registered/Exchange-Traded Funds) (2017-21)
Featured Speaking Engagements
Panelist, “Bylaws: The Best Available Method to Protect Long-Term Retail Investors from Activist Attacks,” ICI Closed End Fund Conference
Moderator, “Charting New Waters: Crypto ETPs, ETF Share Classes and Other New Products,” Stradley Ronon at ICI 2024 Investment Management Conference
Moderator, “Considering Crypto: Tales from the Trenches,” ICI Investment Management Conference
Panelist, “An Evolving Industry: Mutual Funds Converting to ETFs - What You Need to Consider,” EY Webinar
Panelist, “Diversity and Inclusion in Philadelphia's Financial Industry,” Philadelphia Business Journal
Panelist, “ESG: All Aboard,” Stradley Ronon Webinar
Panelist, “The Future of Fund Distribution,” IDC Fund Directors Conference (Chicago)
