Investment Funds & Asset Management (International & Cross-Border)

Macfarlanes is a highly-regarded independent law firm with a longstanding presence in the London market. It offers valued cross-border capabilities when representing clients in their outbound and overseas interests through its dedicated team of competition lawyers in Brussels and its strong reputation for collaborative working with a closely maintained network of independent counsel in foreign jurisdictions. The law firm also frequently acts on inbound referrals, aiding international clients with the UK aspects of global transactions and international issues governed by UK law.

Macfarlanes retains a prominent presence in the private equity sector, advising clients on investment fund formation as well as high-end and mid-market buyouts involving the USA, Europe and Japan. The investment funds team works seamlessly with tax, finance and regulatory specialists to enable Macfarlanes to support asset managers throughout the fund's life-cycle. The team also has particular expertise with regard to credit funds and alternative assets, and the firm has extensive experience coordinating international fundraising with co-counsel across multiple jurisdictions.

"Macfarlanes are good at working with local counsel and ensure advice coming back to us has been distilled."

"Macfarlanes manage cross-border elements superbly."

"Macfarlanes has an excellent knowledge of key overseas technical issues which facilitates the efficient instruction and management of non-UK counsel."