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Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

Investment Funds: Closed-ended Listed Funds

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Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

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Investment Funds: Closed-ended Listed Funds - UK-wide

Band 1

Band 1


What the Team is Known For

Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer is a leading firm in the listed funds space and is known for advising on the largest, most high-profile and complex IPOs. It represents a wide selection of the most prominent investment banks and asset managers and provides comprehensive regulatory and compliance advice. Herbert Smith Freehills' team is also experienced in advising on fund formation and restructuring matters.

Work Highlights

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  • Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer advised Lango Real Estate on its migration from Mauritious to the UK.

Strengths

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  • The team is always proactive and provides full access to the right levels of staff for the task and areas of expertise. They know our business model as well as we do.

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  • Their pace and quality of delivery is second to none. The partners are commercially aware, appreciating the trade-offs between legal perfection and commercial reality.

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  • They consistently demonstrate exceptional expertise and strategic insight. Their deep knowledge of complex legal frameworks is matched by an ability to think laterally and offer pragmatic solutions.

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  • Their ability to think across the landscape is highly valued, as is their desire to build a genuinely close relationship with us. They are incredibly proactive in solving our problems.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Star IndividualsNigel Farr
    Star IndividualsNigel Farr

    Nigel Farr

    Nigel Farr is the pre-eminent closed-ended listed funds lawyer in London. He counts premier funds and investment banks among his clients and advises those groups on fund launches and secondary capital raising.
    • Nigel is a pleasure to work with. He has a deep experience that positions him well in the listed funds space. His advice is always considered and thoughtful.

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    • The outstanding solicitor in the sector. Nigel is hugely experienced, commercial and a pleasure to work with.

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    • Nigel is a leading practitioner in the field.

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  • Band 2Tim West
    Band 2Tim West

    Tim West

    Tim West acts on a comprehensive range of mandates relating to closed-ended funds. His recent work includes fund redomiciliation and restructuring.
    • Tim is very responsive and knowledgeable.

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    • Tim delivers an exceptionally high level of service in a timely manner. His ability to think laterally is extremely valuable.

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    • Tim works hard to get results, is a very good communicator and delivers a top service.

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  • Up and ComingShantanu Naravane
    Up and ComingShantanu Naravane

    Shantanu Naravane

    Shantanu Naravane has a burgeoning listed funds-focused practice. He assists clients with a range of matters, including IPOs and restructurings.

    • Shantanu is of the brightest lawyers I've worked with. His ability to think clearly and concisely about the most complex challenge is unparalleled.

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    • Shantanu is an excellent support.

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    • Shantanu is very good: he was always destine to become a partner.

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