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A&O Shearman

Investment Funds: Investor Representation

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A&O Shearman

Rankings

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Investment Funds: Investor Representation - UK-wide

Band 1

Band 1


What the Team is Known For

A&O Shearman often acts for managers looking to target assets in Europe, Asia or Africa, and has noted experience with Luxembourg and Cayman-domiciled funds. In addition to its GP-side work in the real asset space, the firm has a flourishing practice acting for institutional investors and sovereign wealth funds making high-profile cornerstone investments into funds.

Strengths

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  • They are amazing at partnering with clients, investing in them and furthering their objectives. They are pragmatic and get the work done.

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  • They are one of the best in the market and very client and business-oriented. Their experience and expertise is the reason we continue to work with them.

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  • They are good at handling complex matters they have a large team and international offices. They always stick to agreed fee caps.

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  • They are very responsive and provide a very good service.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 1Dominic von Wulffen
    Band 1Dominic von Wulffen

    Dominic von Wulffen

    Dominic von Wulffen has an expansive practice advising a range of international institutional investors, including investment banks and sovereign wealth funds. He regularly advises on targets in Europe, the Middle East and Asia.
    • Dominic is technically excellent and very clear in conveying ideas. He proposes business solutions to problems that work.

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    • Dominic has a great practice.

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    • Dominic is an asset in any negotiation. He's always available to help and negotiate. When giving instructions, he's concise. He saves time and money. I love it.

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  • Band 1MaameYaa Kwafo-Akoto
    Band 1MaameYaa Kwafo-Akoto

    MaameYaa Kwafo-Akoto

    MaameYaa Kwafo-Akoto has market-leading experience advising institutional investors. She has particular expertise in advising Middle Eastern wealth funds, pension schemes and investment banks.
    • MaameYaa is very proactive, technical and understands the client's perspective. She is a lawyer every client wants to work alongside.

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    • I would highlight how impressive MaameYaa was and how professional she is.

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    • MaameYaa is streets ahead: she covers some of the largest LPs.

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Ranked Individuals at A&O Shearman (2)

UK-wide

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    Dominic von Wulffen

    Investment Funds: Investor Representation

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    MaameYaa Kwafo-Akoto

    Investment Funds: Investor Representation

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