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Corrs Chambers Westgarth

Investment Funds

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Corrs Chambers Westgarth

Rankings

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Investment Funds - Australia

Band 2

What the Team is Known For

Corrs Chambers Westgarth boasts leading expertise in superannuation built upon a dedicated team of sector specialists experienced in handling high profile mandates. The team offers an established investment funds practice skilled in assisting on all aspects of the fund lifecycle, including fund creation, management, corporate governance and regulation. The firm is able to advise on matters relating both to retail funds and private funds. The team also possesses admirable cross-border capability, assisting major multinational companies with investments both onshore and offshore.

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Work Highlights

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  • Corrs Chambers Westgarth has advised Vinva on a strategic investment fund-related partnership with Magellan Financial Group.

Strengths

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  • The Corrs Chambers Westgarth team stands out for its responsiveness and ability to provide its opinion on complex structuring matters. Everyone we’ve dealt with has been excellent.

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  • Their advisory work is always very comprehensive and compact at the same time. They show deep knowledge by coming up with a broad variety of solutions to fit the client's requirements and needs.

    Investment Funds respondentAsia-Pacific

  • A really strong team with deep levels of expertise, able to distil complex legal principles into simple concepts. The team is solutions-focused and devises creative approaches to solve problems.

    Investment Funds respondentAsia-Pacific

Notable Practitioners

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  • Fadi Khoury
    Fadi Khoury

    Fadi Khoury

    Fadi Khoury frequently assists clients with the establishment of both wholesale and retail funds.

    • Fadi has a depth of knowledge in the funds space and other ancillary areas. He knows the issues to raise so that we can get expert opinions. His all-round approach is very valuable.

      Investment Funds respondentAsia-Pacific

    • Fadi distils complex legal concepts in a really simple manner and helps us make commercial decisions, armed with excellent legal advice.

      Investment Funds respondentAsia-Pacific

    • Fadi has a breadth of deep knowledge and experience. I would always highly recommend him for any complex fund-related matters.

      Investment Funds respondentAsia-Pacific
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  • Michael Chaaya
    Michael Chaaya

    Michael Chaaya

    Michael Chaaya is a well-reputed figure in the Australian superannuation market who is frequently instructed on complex acquisitions and fund-raisings, as well as the regulation of funds-related cross-border mandates.

    • Michael is extremely knowledgeable with respect to all fund-related matters and was quick to understand the specific structure of our fund. His advice is clear, concise and effectively communicated.

      Investment Funds respondentAsia-Pacific

    • Michael is great to work with. He is responsive, knowledgeable and always provides commercial advice.

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  • Kon Mellos
    Kon Mellos

    Kon Mellos

    Kon Mellos is frequently instructed on a range of fund matters, including establishing feeder funds and co-investment vehicles in cross-border contexts.

    • Kon is highly experienced and has the ability to manage complex situations and come up with commercial solutions.

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    • Kon is unflappable – like a four-wheel drive in low revs, he just keeps working through to get the job done, no matter what the terrain.

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  • Mark Bland
    Mark Bland

    Mark Bland

    Mark Bland has a Melbourne-based practice that sees him advising superannuation funds and their trustees on successor fund transfers, mergers and fund administration matters.

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  • Anton Bobenko
    Anton Bobenko

    Anton Bobenko

    Anton Bobenko is a lawyer known for advising financial institutions on fund formation matters. He is particularly noted for his work acting on mandates involving private equity and real estate funds.

    • Anton Bobenko is unflappable. He can work through the problem, get a solution and press on.

      Investment Funds respondentAsia-Pacific

    • Anton Bobenko understands our business very well and is extremely responsive.

      Investment Funds respondentAsia-Pacific

    • Anton is highly experienced and very knowledgeable. He has the ability to cut through complex matters and provide salient advice.

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