John Holton’s practice is concentrated on advising on U.S. regulation of investment managers, and launching and restructuring private equity funds, hedge funds and real estate partnerships. He is an expert on the international application of SEC and CFTC regulations and advises numerous non-U.S. asset managers on compliance with these rules.

Mr. Holton is a global leader in emerging markets funds and has advised clients with numerous funds targeting Asian, African, South American and Middle Eastern markets. He has particular experience with Indian private equity fund launches.

He also handles a wide range of other business, financing and commercial work for both U.S. and non-U.S. clients. He has assisted several non-U.S. asset managers on the setup of their U.S. operations.

Mr. Holton is widely regarded by peers for a diverse U.S. and global investment funds practice. He is ranked as a leading lawyer by the editors at Chambers Global, and the Legal 500 notes that John “gives valuable general counsel and specific legal advice.”

He is a member of the American Bar Association.