Fund formation

We are a market-leading adviser on fund formation, supporting clients across the full spectrum of fund types, asset classes, and jurisdictions. With decades of experience in the funds industry, we are trusted advisors to fund managers, institutional investors, and service providers globally. Our expertise spans a wide range of fund types, including hedge funds, private funds, regulated funds, and bespoke structures, as well as diverse asset classes such as credit, private equity, infrastructure, and real estate.

Core Services

Our fund formation team advises on the full lifecycle of investment funds, from initial structuring and regulatory compliance to ongoing management and restructuring. We act for a wide range of clients, including institutional and independent managers, platform providers, boutiques, and debut teams. We advise on:

• Fund Structuring and Launch: Establishing private equity, credit, infrastructure, real estate, venture capital, and hedge funds across multiple jurisdictions, including Cayman, Luxembourg, Ireland, and the UK.
• Regulatory and Tax Advice: Navigating complex regulatory frameworks and tax considerations, including AIFMD, MiFID II, and cross-border marketing regimes.
• Fund Finance: Advising on subscription credit facilities, NAV facilities, and other financing arrangements to support capital deployment.
• Operational Setup: Drafting and negotiating fund documentation, including LPAs, IMAs, side letters, and service provider agreements.
• Strategic Structuring: Supporting bespoke structures such as funds-of-one, parallel vehicles, and joint ventures tailored to investor needs.
• Global Fund Registrations: Delivering end-to-end compliance solutions for cross-border registration and marketing of UCITS and AIFs, with tailored support across jurisdictions and proactive guidance on regulatory change.

Experience

• Our fund formation practice is truly global. With over 250 lawyers across Europe, the Middle East and Asia together with our strategic alliance with leading US firm Seward & Kissel, we deliver seamless, global advice. We work with over 85 per cent of the largest 50 global asset managers, most major hedge funds in Europe and the US, an array of private fund managers and some of the world’s largest institutional investors.
• Our expertise in fund formation is consistently recognised by top legal directories, including Chambers and Partners and Legal 500, reflecting our commitment to delivering exceptional service and results.