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Investment Funds

Gilbert + Tobin’s Funds Management team advises across the entire investment life cycle from fund formation and structuring through to capital raising, compliance, portfolio management and realisation. We work with large corporates, listed companies, financial institutions, fund managers, private equity sponsors, institutional investors and underwriters on a wide range of Australian and cross-border transactions.

How we can help

Our market-leading team is recognised for its innovative advice on fund structures and financial products across infrastructure, property, private debt, private equity and venture capital. We partner with clients to design, establish and manage funds that meet investor needs and regulatory expectations, drawing on deep experience with ASIC, ASX and APRA. We act for many of Australia’s and the world’s most successful fund managers on wholesale and retail funds across listed and unlisted markets. Our expertise spans complex multi-stapled structures, hybrid instruments and innovative managed investment schemes for both domestic and offshore participants.

Services

  • Fund formation, structuring and establishment
  • Capital raising and investor documentation
  • Regulatory, licensing and compliance advice
  • Private equity, venture capital and debt funds
  • Property and infrastructure funds
  • Tax and operational structuring
  • Portfolio management, restructuring and winding up

Chambers Review

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Investment Funds - Australia

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Band 2

What the Team is Known For

Gilbert + Tobin has a well-established reputation for private equity and venture capital fund formation. The firm regularly advises clients on matters related to wholesale and retail funds, as well as new foreign fund manager entrants to the Australian market. The practice boasts additional expertise in relation to funds focused on real estate investments. Able to draw on its impressive tax, financial regulations and M&A practice, the firm provides clients with a full-service package. The team also has experience raising funds domiciled in the Cayman Islands and other offshore jurisdictions.

Work Highlights

  • Gilbert + Tobin advised Blackbird Ventures on the formation of their sixth vintage of venture capital funds, comprising a core fund and a follow-on fund.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Deborah Johns
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Deborah Johns
2
Band 2
Deborah Johns is widely recognised for her strong venture capital funds practice, advising numerous fund managers active in the venture capital and private equity spheres in relation to fund formation.

Deborah's funds knowledge and experience is incredible. She's great to work with.

Deborah is the go-to for all venture capital funds in the Australian market. She is very commercial and knowledgeable.

Deborah Johns is a fantastic partner whom I would follow anywhere.

Adam Laura
3
Adam Laura
3
Band 3
Adam Laura is a highly accomplished funds practitioner especially renowned for his work in private equity, where he regularly advises clients on a range of matters, including fund formation and co-investment vehicles. He is further experienced in advising on matters such as listing for property, debt and credit funds.
Nathan Cahill
3
Nathan Cahill
3
Band 3
Nathan Cahill is a well-regarded figure in the private funds market, where he is regularly instructed by a comprehensive range of players, including fund managers, financial institutions and investors. He is highly experienced in advising on private equity funds investing in a variety of sectors and has additional expertise in credit funds.

Nathan has delivered exceptional service and outcomes.

Nathan is a brilliant lawyer who consistently generates value-adding, insightful advice.

Nathan Cahill has a really good handle on what our competitors are doing. He's a highly trusted adviser to the business.

Judy Hsu
4
Judy Hsu
4
Band 4

Judy Hsu is well regarded for her expertise in the area of investment funds. She regularly provides guidance on matters pertaining to fund formation. She is based in Sydney.

Judy is highly knowledgeable and commercially astute, consistently delivering clear, strategic advice tailored to our needs. She has a rare ability to make complex legal information accessible.

Judy is a trusted adviser, providing salient, timely guidance across complex matters.

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Deborah Johns
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Deborah Johns
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Adam Laura
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Adam Laura
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Band 3
Nathan Cahill
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Nathan Cahill
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Band 3
Judy Hsu
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Judy Hsu
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Band 4

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