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Asia-Pacific Guide 2026 : Australia

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Investment Funds - Australia

Band 3

What the Team is Known For

DLA Piper is recognised for its capable and sophisticated offering in fund formation and fund structuring. The practice advises major asset management clients both domestically and internationally. The team boasts proven strength in the formation of retail and wholesale funds, and demonstrates the ability to assist high profile institutional investors.

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Work Highlights

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  • DLA Piper Australia advised Pengana Capital Group on the structuring and listing of Pengana Global Private Credit Trust on the ASX.

Strengths

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  • DLA Piper Australia demonstrated very good technical knowledge of funds. They are very pragmatic, commercial and provide great insights into usual industry practice.

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  • Their ability to navigate complex and evolving legal frameworks with precision and clarity is consistently makes work very easy for me.

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  • The DLA Piper team is easy to deal with and always willing to resolve any disagreements by proposing a middle-ground solution that works for all parties.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Jon Ireland
    Jon Ireland

    Jon Ireland

    Jon Ireland has broad expertise extending across the funds space. He advises a variety of fund managers, asset managers and investors.

    • Jon Ireland is very commercial and responsive. He understands the client's needs and stays up-to-date with regulatory developments.

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    • Jon Ireland works hard. He is very commercial and capable of explaining complex legal matter in simple ways.

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  • Emma Kendall
    Emma Kendall

    Emma Kendall

    Emma Kendall is a well-regarded lawyer who is noted for her experience assisting asset managers on fund formation and regulatory issues, as well as her work acting for institutional investors.

    • Emma has very strong technical experience and is highly personable. Her approach is pragmatic and commercial.

      Investment Funds respondentAsia-Pacific

    • Emma is fantastic. She's very commercial and she can be relied on to provide very tailored, sensible advice.

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    • Emma has shown her ability to navigate a very complex transaction while maintaining commercial awareness and pragmatism. She stood her ground while under pressure. She was truly excellent.

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  • Martin Jamieson
    Martin Jamieson

    Martin Jamieson

    Martin Jamieson is well recognised in the market for his experience working with listed funds. He acts for clients such as global investment managers on a range of matters, including the establishment of joint venture funds.

    • Martin is highly respected and well regarded by his clients. He's very commercial in terms of approaching his deals and very keen to get to the right outcome in an efficient manner.

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    • Martin is well embedded in the market. He provides good commercial coverage.

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