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About
Edward McNamara is a senior lawyer and compliance officer with experience serving as general counsel and chief compliance officer for startups, asset managers, investment banks, and operating companies. He has advised boards, management, and stakeholders across multiple industries including hedge funds, private equity, venture capital, and insurance, with particular expertise in fund formation, securities regulation, corporate governance, and cross-border transactions. His background includes work at a major law firm on matters involving Fortune 500 companies and experience with FINRA compliance, SEC regulation, M&A, and alternative dispute resolution.
Experience
- TeneoSenior Advisor, Teneo Capital LLC2019New York, NY
- TeneoGeneral Counsel and Chief Compliance Officer, Teneo Capital LLC2011 β 2018New York, NY
- TeneoChief Legal Officer and Chief Compliance Officer; Deputy GC [2015-2018]; Teneo Holdings LLC2011 β 2018New York, NY
- Plainfield Asset ManagementGeneral Counsel and Secretary, Plainfield Direct Inc.2006 β 2010Greenwich, CT
- Plainfield Asset ManagementManaging Director and Deputy General Counsel, Plainfield Asset Management LLC2006 β 2010Greenwich, CT
- Cravath, Swaine & Moore LLPSenior Corporate Associate1992 β 2005New York, NY
- Hon. Raymond J. Dearie, United States District Court for the Eastern District of New YorkLaw Clerk1990 β 1991Brooklyn, NY
- ERA Helicopters, Inc.Various roles1983 β 1986Anchorage and various other regions of Alaska
- The Kuskokwim Corporation, Anchorage AKResources Manager1982 β 1983Anchorage and Central Alaska
Skills & more
- Admitted to New York State Bar β New York State
- FINRA Series 24 β FINRA
- FINRA Series 79 β FINRA
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Colleagues at Silvermine Capital
Frequently asked questions
- Who is Edward McNamara, Esq.?
- Edward McNamara is a senior lawyer and compliance officer with experience serving as general counsel and chief compliance officer for startups, asset managers, investment banks, and operating companies. He has advised boards, management, and stakeholders across multiple industries including hedge funds, private equity, venture capital, and insurance, with particular expertise in fund formation, securities regulation, corporate governance, and cross-border transactions. His background includes work at a major law firm on matters involving Fortune 500 companies and experience with FINRA compliance, SEC regulation, M&A, and alternative dispute resolution.
- Where does Edward McNamara, Esq. work?
- Edward McNamara, Esq. is General Counsel at Silvermine Capital.
- Where did Edward McNamara, Esq. go to school?
- Edward McNamara, Esq. studied at Boalt Hall School of Law, University of California, Berkeley (JD, Law); Harvard College (A.B. cum laude, Economics); Chaminade High School (Valedictorian).
Same school
Also attended Harvard College15
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Also attended Chaminade High School26
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Shared employers
Also worked at Teneo17
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Also worked at Plainfield Asset Management3
Also worked at Cravath, Swaine & Moore LLP39
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