Investment Funds: Closed-ended Listed Funds
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Gowling WLG maintains a prominent practice in the closed-ended listed funds space. It undertakes a large number of the largest IPOs, fundraises and significant secondary issuances for both sponsors and issuers. The group is particularly proficient with AIM-quoted funds and investment trusts targeting real estate and student accommodation. Its clients include investment managers, brokers and investment banks.
Work Highlights
- Gowling WLG advised Round Hill Music Royalty Fund on its scheme of arrangement takeover by a subsidiary of the Concord Music Group.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"The Gowling team are very pragmatic, knowledgeable, highly experienced within their field and commercial."
"The partners are high-quality sector experts and very involved in transactions. The advice is both robust and commercial."
"The Gowling team are very pragmatic, knowledgeable, highly experienced within their field and commercial."
"The partners are high-quality sector experts and very involved in transactions. The advice is both robust and commercial."
Notable Practitioners
Nick Heather is noted for his expertise across the full range of closed-ended fund matters, including IPOs. He advises both brokers and investment banks.
"Nick is very well connected. He's got a lot of current knowledge, is good with clients and is commercial."
"Nick is a very experienced resource for Gowling and is obviously well regarded and known in the sector."
John Reed is valued for his advice to funds and sponsors across the spectrum of closed-ended fund matters. He is especially notable for his expertise in REITs.
"John is very knowledgeable but also puts in a lot of effort for his clients."
"John is a good all-round adviser."
Oliver Riley regularly acts for closed-ended funds, investment banks and managers on IPOs. Other areas of his focus include fund structuring and restructuring.
"Oliver was always calm and maintained perspective. He is also very thorough."
"Oliver is very smart, hard-working and has a strong understanding of his sector."
"Oliver is simply an outstanding lawyer. He is a pleasure to work with."
Kristian Rogers regularly assists clients with prospectuses, share issuances and acquisitions.
"Kristian has been a vital player. He always provides the highest service level and has extensive knowledge of his area of expertise. His help is utterly invaluable."
Ranked Lawyers at
Gowling WLG (UK) LLP
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