Kleinberg Kaplan, a boutique law firm, announced that Christian Gloger has joined its Private Funds Practice as a partner.

In addition to advising fund sponsors, Mr. Gloger advises investment managers on regulatory matters, including U.S. securities laws, the Investment Advisers Act, the Investment Company Act and other regulatory changes under the Dodd-Frank Act.

Gloger’s practice includes advising investment funds and managers domestically as well as internationally, particularly in Germany and Brazil.

“We are thrilled to welcome Christian Gloger to Kleinberg Kaplan. He has significant knowledge on the multitude of issues that investment funds and their managers face, and his experience on matters both in the US as well as overseas provide a strategic fit with our practice,” said Eric Wagner, Corporate Department Chair at Kleinberg Kaplan.

Gloger commented on his move, “I’ve long known Kleinberg Kaplan as a leader in providing counsel to the fund industry. I am excited to be joining a talented team of lawyers and look forward to expanding my practice as well as contributing to the overall success of the firm.”

Gloger was recognized as a Rising Star by IFLR1000 annually since 2014, and annually since 2015 also in Legal Media Group’s Expert Guide to Rising Stars in the investment funds category.

Gloger received a PhD in Law and an MA in Political Science from The University of Freiburg. He also has a LLM in banking, corporate finance and securities law from New York University School of Law. He is admitted to practice law in both New York and Germany. A native German speaker, Gloger is fluent in English and Portuguese and proficient in French.