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Baker McKenzie

Investment Funds

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Our Funds & Asset Management team provides investors and fund promoters with a full suite of legal services for regulated and unregulated investment vehicles to global asset managers and public or private institutional investors seeking portfolio performance through Luxembourg collective investment schemes. The team is led by Laurent Fessmann and Catherine Martougin, both highly proficient and well-known practitioners with extensive experience in funds and asset management. 

Key practice areas:

• Fund Formation

• Fund Raising

• Fund Financing

• Fund Due Diligence

• Joint ventures and co-investments

• Digital virtual and crypto asset industry

• Sustainable Finance and ESG compliance tasks  

• Creation of management companies, MIFID entities, Depositary bank, Domiciliary Agent

• Regulatory compliance advices (AIFMD, EMIR, FATCA, GDPR)

Clients (3)

  • Invesco Real Estate
  • Catella Asset Management
  • Macquarie Asset Management

Industries (4)

  • Investment management
  • Real Estate
  • Banking
  • Financial services

Chambers Review

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Investment Funds - Luxembourg

Band 3

What the Team is Known For

The international practice of Baker McKenzie acts on a range of alternative investment funds involving real estate and private equity assets. Its lawyers advise on the full lifespan of funds, from launching to closing, including assisting global investment managers with structuring and fund-raising. Clients benefit from the team's close collaboration with the law firm's offices across the globe. Team members are also well placed to advise on regulatory matters, including SFDR compliance.

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Work Highlights

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  • Baker McKenzie assisted Reech Corporations Group with the structuring and launch of an alternative investment fund managed by a Swiss manager.

Strengths

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  • The Baker McKenzie team coordinates across offices efficiently, delivers clear written opinions and action items and meets deadlines.

    Investment Funds respondentEurope

  • Baker McKenzie possesses comprehensive knowledge of the regulatory framework which, combined with its expertise in the technical aspects of the job, forms a formidable force.

    Investment Funds respondentEurope

  • Baker McKenzie has consistently demonstrated its ability to provide pragmatic, business-friendly solutions to legal and regulatory challenges.

    Investment Funds respondentEurope

  • Their combination of global reach, authoritative guidance, specialist experience and reliable execution makes them highly capable of handling complex and sophisticated matters.

    Investment Funds respondentEurope

  • Baker McKenzie's proactive approach has consistently helped the team to deliver high-quality, client-focused solutions.

    Investment Funds respondentEurope

Notable Practitioners

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  • Laurent Fessmann
    Laurent Fessmann

    Laurent Fessmann

    Laurent Fessmann advises on regulatory and governance issues, and additionally offers particular experience in handling cases relating to real estate funds. He also assists with fund formation, structuring and closing matters.

    • Thanks to his leadership, we have consistently received relevant, timely and business-oriented legal support.

      Investment Funds respondentEurope

    • Laurent Fessmann has very good knowledge of the industry and finds good solutions and answers to very complex matters in simple ways.

      Investment Funds respondentEurope

    • His commitment to excellence and his proactive approach ensure that we receive the highest level of service.

      Investment Funds respondentEurope

    • Laurent has a clear understanding of our expectations, needs and commercial objectives. His pragmatic approach helps streamline discussions, focus on solutions and foster a collaborative environment.

      Investment Funds respondentEurope

    • Laurent Fessmann has a lot of experience and knowledge.

      Investment Funds respondentEurope
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  • Catherine Martougin
    Catherine Martougin

    Catherine Martougin

    Catherine Martougin advises clients on the launch of a range of investment funds, acting for multinational investment managers on the establishment of real estate funds and alternative investment funds. She also assists with regulatory matters and the restructuring of fund portfolios.

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