Philip Moustakis Quoted in Private Equity International

February 19, 2025

Partner Philip Moustakis, a member of Seward & Kissel’s Government Enforcement & Internal Investigations and Blockchain & Cryptocurrency practice groups, was quoted in Private Equity International’s Side Letter column on recent changes at the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission and how life for private fund managers could become easier.

“All this could result in a smoother landscape for the private funds industry. Legal experts agree that an Atkins-led SEC is less likely to pursue cases against private funds over paperwork problems, or individual cases against compliance officers,” stated Moustakis. “I do expect we’ll see fewer enforcement cases, or that could otherwise be handled in the exam process.”

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