The investment funds sector has undergone dramatic change in recent years, witnessing significant growth in the number and types of investment funds formed and the continued development of innovative fund products. We can help to provide innovative solutions to fund structuring and promotion, as well as advising on the challenges funds and fund managers face in the current economic climate.

We have an extensive client base, advising a range of wholesale and retail clients including fund managers, promoters, administrators and institutional investors across a wide range of different fund sectors and structures. Acting for such a range of clients means that we have a good understanding of all the relevant issues from the perspective of both the managers, investors and other relevant parties.

We have particular expertise across a number of asset classes including real estate, private equity and venture capital, infrastructure and hedge and other alternative funds. Our funds team comprises specialists from across the firm covering core services, both domestically and cross-border, including:

• Fund structuring
• Fund investment and portfolio advice
• Fund promotions and debt finance
• UK and international tax
• Management and performance incentive schemes
• Regulatory advice

As well as a range of services that cover the wider business needs of funds and fund managers such as:

• Use of derivatives
• Outsourcing
• Dispute resolution
• Employment advice