Timothy Piscatelli
Biography
Timothy Piscatelli advises investment managers on the full lifecycle of private investment funds, with a primary focus on fund structuring and formation. Timothy represents private investment funds spanning the liquidity spectrum, including private equity funds, credit funds, hedge funds, and other private funds. He counsels clients on the structuring, formation, and operation of funds as well as on bespoke strategic arrangements, such as seed transactions, co-investment vehicles, joint ventures, and “funds of one.”
Timothy regularly guides clients through complex regulatory and compliance matters involving the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission and self-regulatory organizations. His practice spans day-to-day compliance counseling, responses to regulatory inquiries, and preparedness for and management of examinations. Drawing on deep familiarity with fund operations and the regulatory landscape, he delivers practical, business-oriented advice that anticipates regulatory expectations while enabling clients to seize opportunities in dynamic markets.
Timothy Piscatelli advises investment managers on the full lifecycle of private investment funds, with a primary focus on fund structuring and formation. Timothy represents private investment funds spanning the liquidity spectrum, including private equity funds, credit funds, hedge funds, and other private funds. He counsels clients on the structuring, formation, and operation of funds as well as on bespoke strategic arrangements, such as seed transactions, co-investment vehicles, joint ventures, and “funds of one.”
Timothy regularly guides clients through complex regulatory and compliance matters involving the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission and self-regulatory organizations. His practice spans day-to-day compliance counseling, responses to regulatory inquiries, and preparedness for and management of examinations. Drawing on deep familiarity with fund operations and the regulatory landscape, he delivers practical, business-oriented advice that anticipates regulatory expectations while enabling clients to seize opportunities in dynamic markets.
- Formation of private equity, credit, and hedge funds, including master-feeder, parallel, and specialized structures tailored to investor needs and strategy mandates.
- Investor negotiations, side letters, and MFN processes for institutional programs and bespoke mandates.
- Negotiation of seed capital arrangements and strategic partnerships for emerging and established managers.
- Structuring and documenting co-investment programs and “funds of one” for institutional investors seeking customized exposure.
- Advising on SEC and SRO compliance frameworks, policies and procedures, and governance enhancements.
- Counseling on day-to-day operational issues, including marketing and solicitation practices, valuation and liquidity considerations, conflicts management, and investor communications.
- New York State Bar Association
- New York City Bar Association
- “Examining and Managing Risks Associated with Outsourcing Compliance Functions,” co-author, The Review of Securities & Commodities Regulation, February 10, 2021.
Education
B.A., Canisius College, 2015, magna cum laude
J.D., George Washington University Law School, 2018
Admissions
New York
Daren Domina and Timothy Piscatelli Publish Article in Review of Securities & Commodities Regulation
March 01, 2021