Investment Funds - Australia
What the team is known for
Johnson Winter Slattery is acknowledged for its experience acting for a variety of funds, including property and infrastructure, alternative investment and hedge funds, advising on fund establishment, restructuring and operation. The firm acts on structured and alternative investment products and has a strong track record of working with leading domestic and international hedge fund managers, banks and corporate clients. The team is particularly active on matters relating to credit funds. Its significant clients include Macquarie Asset Management, Bell Asset Management and AllianceBernstein Investment Management Australia.
Strengths
"JWS have been innovative in their thinking and are a practical, commercial partner. They continue to add value in their ability to construct effective implementation solutions to our problems."
"They are very capable, very knowledgeable and very efficient at providing quality services."
Work highlights
Johnson Winter Slattery advised AllianceBernstein Investment Management Australia on preparing and issuing product disclosure statements for four of its funds.
Notable practitioners
Austin Bell has a wealth of experience advising fund managers on all aspects of funds, including formation and restructuring. "I'm always impressed by his responsiveness, care and concern to deliver excellent legal services."
