Debbie Klis has a broad financial practice focused on business, securities, and fund formation including the operation of hedge funds, private equity funds, real estate funds and international master-feeder structures. Klis represents real estate developers and public and private companies seeking capital to fund their projects. Her experience includes derivatives and global equity offerings representing placement agents, issuers, broker-dealers, investment banks and multinational financial institutions, funds, investment advisers, investment companies, and banks. She also advises equity sponsors, their portfolio companies, and registered and unregistered funds on issues involving the Securities Act of 1933, the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Investment Adviser Act, the Investment Company Act of 1940, and the Commodity Futures Act. She has extensive experience with private securities offerings, including PIPEs, and investment-grade debt offerings. With an LL.M. in tax, Klis is able to identify potential tax issues and works with members of the firm's Tax Group to advise her clients.