Sullivan & Worcester introduces the debut issue of its Investment Management Quarterly Regulatory Update, covering the period from August 1 through October 31, 2026. This new quarterly newsletter provides a concise overview of significant legal, regulatory and enforcement developments affecting registered funds, private funds, investment advisers and independent directors. Each edition highlights key developments and emerging issues, offering practical insights to help industry professionals stay informed and anticipate changes that

Geoffrey Wynne⁠ has been quoted in  an article for the International Trade and Forfaiting Association (ITFA), written by Clarissa Dann, titled “Financing the Future: From Defence to Critical Raw Materials⁠”, following a panel discussion at ITFA’s 52nd Annual Conference in Split, Croatia where he was a panellist. The article examines the growing demand for finance across critical raw materials, defence and energy transition supply chains and the challenges of attracting capital

Sullivan & Worcester will host two events in London and Edinburgh on 11 and 12 November, 2026, as part of International Trade Week 2026, exploring how export credit agency (ECA) financing can help venture-backed technology companies fund international growth without diluting equity. Partners James Shaw, Ben Williams, Daniela Barrdear and Mark Norris, from the firm's Emerging Companies & Venture Capital and Trade & Export Finance practices, will discuss how UK Export

Sullivan has welcomed its 2026 First-Year Associates to the firm. The four associates join Sullivan after having completed the firm’s summer associate program, in addition to various clerkships and internships. Owen Feig, Shaina Sikka and Runlin Yao will be based in Sullivan’s Boston office, while Jamie Stevens will be based in the firm’s New York office. Owen Feig Owen earned his J.D., cum laude, from Boston University School of Law, where he was a

Partner Mark Norris⁠ will participate in GTR Africa 2026 London, hosted by Global Trade Review (GTR) on November 12, the theme for which is “Charting Africa’s trade and export trajectory.” Mark will join the panel discussing “Looking ahead or back to basics? ECA reform priorities to remain competitive”, which will be moderated by Chris Mitman at Acre Impact Capital and include Ram Shalita at Bluebird Finance & Projects and Anders Vium

Sullivan represented a joint venture managed by The RMR Group in a $272.1 million interest-only mortgage financing secured by two 11-story medical office buildings totaling approximately 330,000 square feet and two parking garages on the Cedars-Sinai Medical Center campus in Los Angeles. Cedars-Sinai and its affiliates occupy approximately 60% of the portfolio’s rentable space. RMR client Diversified Healthcare Trust (Nasdaq: DHC) holds a 20% equity interest in the joint venture, which

Rachael Schwartz, a partner in Sullivan's Investment Management practice, contributed to a new paper published by the Independent Directors Council (IDC), Multiple Series Trusts: An Overview for Fund Trustees. The paper examines the structure and benefits of multiple series trusts (MSTs), which allow unaffiliated investment advisers to offer registered funds under a common trust with shared governance and service providers. It explores the unique oversight responsibilities of independent fund trustees, including

Partner Harvey E. Bines was recently featured in a Q&A with citybiz, discussing his legal career and his work as co-author of Investment Management Law and Regulation, a comprehensive legal treatise published by Wolters Kluwer. First published in 1978, the treatise examines the legal and regulatory framework governing investment management and has evolved alongside significant developments in the industry. In the interview, Harvey reflects on the treatise's origins and how it

On October 14, 2026, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) announced that qualifying build-to-rent communities may now access FHA-insured multifamily financing.[1]  Build-to-rent single-family communities have become a significant and increasingly popular housing product throughout many regions of the United States, including the Sun Belt and high-growth markets in the West.  However, the product type has not yet gained comparable traction in Massachusetts and other areas in New

Sullivan & Worcester will once again participate in Slush 2026, taking place November 18-19 in Helsinki, Finland. One of the world's leading startup events, Slush brings together entrepreneurs and investors from around the globe, offering a unique opportunity to connect with the Nordic technology community and explore new business opportunities. Representing the firm's Emerging Companies & Venture Capital, Intellectual Property and Mergers & Acquisitions practices, Sullivan's team will include Scott Kaufman, Mike Palmisciano, Michael

Sullivan & Worcester introduces the debut issue of its Investment Management Quarterly Regulatory Update, covering the period from August 1 through October 31, 2026. This new quarterly newsletter provides a concise overview of significant legal, regulatory and enforcement developments affecting registered funds, private funds, investment advisers and independent directors. Each edition highlights key developments and emerging issues, offering practical insights to help industry professionals stay informed and anticipate changes that

Geoffrey Wynne⁠ has been quoted in  an article for the International Trade and Forfaiting Association (ITFA), written by Clarissa Dann, titled “Financing the Future: From Defence to Critical Raw Materials⁠”, following a panel discussion at ITFA’s 52nd Annual Conference in Split, Croatia where he was a panellist. The article examines the growing demand for finance across critical raw materials, defence and energy transition supply chains and the challenges of attracting capital

Sullivan & Worcester will host two events in London and Edinburgh on 11 and 12 November, 2026, as part of International Trade Week 2026, exploring how export credit agency (ECA) financing can help venture-backed technology companies fund international growth without diluting equity. Partners James Shaw, Ben Williams, Daniela Barrdear and Mark Norris, from the firm's Emerging Companies & Venture Capital and Trade & Export Finance practices, will discuss how UK Export

Sullivan has welcomed its 2026 First-Year Associates to the firm. The four associates join Sullivan after having completed the firm’s summer associate program, in addition to various clerkships and internships. Owen Feig, Shaina Sikka and Runlin Yao will be based in Sullivan’s Boston office, while Jamie Stevens will be based in the firm’s New York office. Owen Feig Owen earned his J.D., cum laude, from Boston University School of Law, where he was a

Partner Mark Norris⁠ will participate in GTR Africa 2026 London, hosted by Global Trade Review (GTR) on November 12, the theme for which is “Charting Africa’s trade and export trajectory.” Mark will join the panel discussing “Looking ahead or back to basics? ECA reform priorities to remain competitive”, which will be moderated by Chris Mitman at Acre Impact Capital and include Ram Shalita at Bluebird Finance & Projects and Anders Vium

Sullivan represented a joint venture managed by The RMR Group in a $272.1 million interest-only mortgage financing secured by two 11-story medical office buildings totaling approximately 330,000 square feet and two parking garages on the Cedars-Sinai Medical Center campus in Los Angeles. Cedars-Sinai and its affiliates occupy approximately 60% of the portfolio’s rentable space. RMR client Diversified Healthcare Trust (Nasdaq: DHC) holds a 20% equity interest in the joint venture, which