DLA Piper announced that John D. Reiss has joined the firm’s Finance practice as a partner in New York.

Reiss advises investment managers on all aspects of private fund formation and the establishment of managed accounts, as well as regulatory and compliance matters (particularly the US Investment Advisers Act), management company structuring and general governance issues. Additionally, he represents sophisticated investors in connection with private investments across numerous alternative asset classes. His experience spans real estate, private equity and private credit, venture capital and hedge fund strategies. He has also worked on real estate joint ventures, private equity secondary transactions, asset management M&A and registered funds.

“John’s experience, particularly across investment funds, real estate and structured finance work, complements the strategic growth of our Finance practice, and our global presence will provide an unrivaled platform for his practice and clients,” said John Cusack, global co-chair and US chair of the firm’s Finance practice.

“As we continue to strengthen our Finance capabilities in New York and across the firm, John will be a first-rate addition whose insights and guidance will be highly advantageous,” said Richard Hans, managing partner of the firm’s New York office. “We are pleased to welcome him to the firm.”

Reiss, who joins from Shearman & Sterling LLP, received his J.D. and B.A. from Fordham University. He has been repeatedly recognized as a rising star in the investment funds area, including by The Legal 500, Law360 and IFLR1000.