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Anthony J. Caldwell

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Areas of Expertise

  • Investment Funds & Advisers
  • Corporate
  • Credit & Direct Lending Funds
  • Hedge Funds
  • Private Equity Funds
  • Real Estate Funds
  • Venture Capital & Growth Equity Funds
  • Corporate Securities
  • Debt Financing
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With more than two decades of experience, Anthony Caldwell is a trusted advisor to investment advisers and other businesses navigating complex legal issues and transactions.

Anthony provides strategic legal counsel to clients on a wide range of regulatory matters and commercial transactions. He emphasizes practical solutions to complex problems.

For both lenders and borrowers, Anthony negotiates revolving credit facilities, subscription lines, term loans and other credit facilities. He also advises on note offerings and other private debt placements.

Anthony counsels investment advisers, institutions and high-net-worth investors on reporting obligations under sections 13 and 16 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, including filing Schedules 13D and 13G, as well as Forms 3 and 4. In addition, Anthony analyzes stock transactions for statutory insiders and negotiates settlements of section 16(b) claims.

A seasoned attorney in private investment fund formation, Anthony advises clients in establishing and operating hedge funds, real estate investment funds, venture capital funds, private equity funds, credit funds and other alternative investment vehicles. He advises on fund structuring, disclosure obligations, securities offerings and regulatory compliance.

Anthony counsels investment advisers on all matters relating to their organization and operation, including structuring, regulatory compliance, and employment matters. He also negotiates mergers and acquisitions of advisory firms.

In addition, Anthony regularly advises clients regarding general corporate matters, including entity formation, employment agreements, private securities offerings and venture capital investments.

Education

UCLA School of Law; J.D., 1998

Purdue University; B.A., history and political science, with distinction, 1995

Bar Admissions

California

Accolades

Publications

  • The SEC’s Filing System Transition to EDGAR Next July 1, 2025
  • Form BE-180 Benchmark Survey – Filing Deadline July 31, 2025 June 12, 2025
  • Investment Advisers with Foreign Affiliates – Form BE-10 Filing Deadline May 30, 2025 May 15, 2025
  • Corporate Transparency Act – Domestic Entities No Longer Required to File; New Rules for Foreign Entities April 11, 2025
  • Corporate Transparency Act – No Penalties for Failure to File by March 21, 2025; New Rule Forthcoming February 28, 2025

Additional Publications

  • “A Closer Look at the New California Pension Fund Climate Law,” co-author, Law360.com; December 5, 2018

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