Our Fund Formation and Investments practice advises fund sponsors on the establishment, structuring and operation of funds. We also advise investors in their domestic and international fund investments. We leverage our extensive industry expertise to support clients in all matters related to fund formation and fund investments.
We combine market-leading financial regulatory expertise with in depth knowledge of the private equity industry. Our team has a strong grasp of regulator expectations and applicable requirements. We regularly work with domestic and international sponsors and tailor solutions that meet investor expectations while preserving sponsor flexibility and commercial outcomes.
Through an efficient process, we deliver formation of a wide range of fund structures, including all related documentation and transactions. Our advice reflects the latest market developments and experience in contractual practices and terms. We also have exceptional capabilities in structuring and executing complex financial sector M&A transactions involving regulated asset managers.
Complex fund structures and investment management arrangements require a multidisciplinary approach. Our team combines extensive experience in alternative investment funds, financial regulatory, private equity and venture capital, tax and finance. This integrated approach allows us to offer strategic advice, design efficient structures, and implement team incentivisation and co-investment arrangements. In a fast-moving market, our specialists deliver precise and practical solutions to complex issues within demanding timelines.
We provide the full range of services covering the entire spectrum across all stages of fund formation and fund investments:
- Formation and structuring of private equity, credit, venture capital, real estate, infrastructure and other alternative investment funds
- Advice on fund terms, governance arrangements and economic structures, including management fees and carried interest
- Co-investments, feeder funds and joint venture arrangements
- Fund investment due diligence reviews for investors
- Financial regulatory advisory relating to fund management and operations, outsourcing, marketing and interaction with supervisory authorities
- Financial services M&A for asset managers
- Advisory on ESG matters and sustainable investing
- Restructurings and dissolutions of funds
- Secondary market transactions (both GP-led and LP-led secondaries)