Ryan’s clients rely on his pragmatic approach to counseling on the formation, operation, and regulation of a variety of investment funds and their investment managers.
Ryan advises fund managers, investors, and sponsors across the full spectrum of alternative asset investments, including real estate, venture capital, private equity, and other specialized investment vehicles. From strategic discussions on fund structuring through the ongoing operation and regulation of private funds, he provides comprehensive counsel to clients navigating complex investment landscapes, including strategic fund and sponsor-level transactions. He regularly guides clients through sophisticated deal structures that involve multiple stakeholders and regulatory considerations. He also advises institutional investors in connection with evaluating investments in a variety of alternative investment strategies.
He assists his clients with state and federal securities compliance, corporate governance, and a variety of complex business transactions, including mergers and acquisitions, securities offerings, restructurings, management reorganization, and joint ventures.
Ryan serves as Administrative Partner of the firm's Boulder office and as the co-chair of the Funds and Investment Management group.