Kenneth E. Burdon
Partner, Simpson Thacher & Bartlett
Boston, MA
Kenneth E. Burdon is a partner at Simpson Thacher & Bartlett in Boston, working on fund formation and funds regulatory; in practice since 2007; previously at BlackRock, Gabelli Funds and 1 other firm.
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Overview
- Office
- Boston, MA
- Experience
- In practice since 2007 · 19 years
- Main practice
- Fund formation
- Represents
- GPs and Sponsors
Source: stblaw.com, as of Oct 24, 2026. View the bio
Practice
Fund formationthe practice the bio leads with
From the bio
“Ken Burdon advises asset management companies on the development, launch and ongoing operation of a full spectrum of products designed for retail and high net worth investors”
Funds regulatory
From the bio
“His practice also encompasses counseling on the regulatory, compliance, and governance issues these products present”
Read from the practice description in the bio on stblaw.com, as of Oct 24, 2026.
Experience
In practice since 2007 · 19 years
Based on: J.D., Boston University School of Law, 2007.
Before Simpson Thacher & Bartlett
- BlackRock
- Gabelli Funds
- FS Investments
Years and earlier employers as stated in the bio on stblaw.com, as of Oct 24, 2026.
Education and admissions
- Education
- Boston University School of Law, J.D. (2007)
- Boston University, B.A. (2004)
- Bar admissions
- MassachusettsCheck with the bar: Massachusetts Board of Bar Overseers’s attorney lookup for Massachusetts (opens in a new tab)
As the bio lists them. We do not check whether a licence is current; each state’s own lookup does.
As listed in the bio on stblaw.com, as of Oct 24, 2026.
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- David W. Blass
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- Bissie K. Bonner
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- Nadia Bonnet
Partner · New York
- Nathan Briggs
Partner · Washington, D.C.
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Questions about Kenneth E. Burdon
What does Kenneth E. Burdon work on?
Simpson Thacher & Bartlett’s bio of Kenneth E. Burdon leads with fund formation, and also lists funds regulatory. It says Kenneth E. Burdon acts for sponsors (GPs).
Where is Kenneth E. Burdon based?
In Simpson Thacher & Bartlett’s Boston office.
How long has Kenneth E. Burdon practised?
Since 2007, 19 years, going by the bio (J.D., Boston University School of Law, 2007).
Where did Kenneth E. Burdon work before Simpson Thacher & Bartlett?
The bio names BlackRock, Gabelli Funds and FS Investments.
Where did Kenneth E. Burdon study?
Boston University School of Law and Boston University.
Where is Kenneth E. Burdon admitted to practise?
The bio lists Massachusetts.
How can I contact Kenneth E. Burdon?
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