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Hogan Lovells Cadwalader

Investment Funds: Closed-ended Listed Funds

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Hogan Lovells Cadwalader

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

Band 2

Band 2


What the Team is Known For

Hogan Lovells has a strong real assets funds practice with extensive expertise in fund formation and a core focus on infrastructure funds. It regularly advises clients investing in social infrastructure and other PPP assets. The team receives instructions from institutional managers, cornerstone investors and large brokers, and is as well versed in listed closed-ended structures as in traditional private funds.

Work Highlights

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  • Hogan Lovells advised Investec Bank as the sponsor for the £4.8 billion merger between Alliance Trust and Witan Trust.

Strengths

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  • They are commercially-focused, provide practical advice and have expert capabilities in the sector.

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  • They work well together holistically across the firm and their Luxembourg office is very beneficial.

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  • Hogan Lovells provides exemplary advice and understands the market extremely well.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 2Erik Jamieson
    Band 2Erik Jamieson

    Erik Jamieson

    Erik Jamieson has wide expertise encompassing closed-ended infrastructure funds and REITs.
    • Erik is very knowledgeable of the funds world, but also the regulatory aspects, so you get two for one.

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    • Erik is excellent.

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    • Erik is very good at managing transactions, negotiating and obtaining good outcomes. He is a very strong performer.

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  • Band 4Michael Newell
    Band 4Michael Newell

    Michael Newell

    Michael Newell of Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft is esteemed for his knowledge of closed-ended funds investing in real estate, infrastructure and renewable energy.

    • Michael brings a calm rationale and thoughtful manner to the engagement.

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    • Michael has gravitas, experience and is an extension of our own business. He retains all he learns about us, so there is never a need to explain something to him.

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    • Michael is very client-friendly.

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    • Michael has a great commercial sense of where we need to get to combined with his strong technical ability. Michael always delivers what we need.

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  • Up and ComingJack Kelly
    Up and ComingJack Kelly

    Jack Kelly

    Jack Kelly of Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft has a growing reputation for his work in the listed fund space. His areas of focus are fund formation and impact investment.

    • Jack is a superstar. He gives really to-the-point commercial advice, is hard-working and technically great.

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    • Jack impresses me with his proactiveness: he tries to always understand us better and will ask questions about the wider business so he can advise seamlessly. He feels like an extension of the team.

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  • Up and ComingJeremy Pickles
    Up and ComingJeremy Pickles

    Jeremy Pickles

    Jeremy Pickles is recognised as an up-and-coming partner in the listed funds space. His expertise includes fund restructuring.
    • Jeremy is a sensible guy.

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    • Jeremy knows everything about private funds. He flags issues quickly and he understands where we can push and where we can be more pragmatic. He's great: very easy to work with.

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    • Jeremy is a strong communicator and keeps us updated on billing. He is client-friendly and wants to collaborate and find a mutually agreeable agreement.

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Ranked Individuals at Hogan Lovells Cadwalader (4)

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    Erik Jamieson

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    Michael Newell

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    Jack Kelly

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