We advise a broad range of alternative asset managers, from first-time sponsors to global asset managers, on the structuring and formation of private investment funds, and as part of our broader private capital solutions and asset management offering. Our deep understanding of the alternative investment management industry is grounded in long experience working closely with investment managers and is enhanced by the in-house perspective our team members bring from prior roles within the industry.
We work across key funds jurisdictions, drawing on that cross-border experience to deliver seamless, joined-up advice and to help clients navigate the complexity of operating with a global footprint.
Beyond fund formation, our experience also extends to:
- representing institutional investors and family offices on primary and secondary fund investments, including portfolio sales and acquisitions, as well as co-investments
- deal-by-deal and single-asset holding investment structures
- establishing investment management and advisory vehicles for fund sponsors
- structuring and establishing team carried interest arrangements
- team spin-outs from asset managers
- special situations, fund restructurings and fund litigation
We advise across the full spectrum of alternative asset classes, including venture capital, private equity, direct lending and credit funds, infrastructure, real estate and healthcare funds, defence and dual-use technology funds, and art and luxury assets.
Our private funds offering is reinforced by our financial services expertise, including helping fund sponsors navigate the regulatory implications of their structures, their management and advisory arrangements, and the marketing of private funds.
We work hand in hand with our tax, transactional and regulatory teams to provide holistic advice across the full life cycle of a fund, from formation, through deploying capital, to exit.
Key services
- Fund structuring and formation, including regulatory and tax advice
- Investor representation, co-investment, secondaries and primary fund investments
- Deal-by-deal and single-asset structures
- Carried interest structuring
- AIFMD, private placement and marketing of funds
- Investment management and advisory arrangements
- Investment team spin-outs and the establishment of new managers