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Funds management


Our funds management and investment funds specialists work across all industries, asset classes, and multiple jurisdictions. 


MinterEllison is recognised as having one of the largest and most specialised investment funds and superannuation practices in Australia. We are the partner of choice for clients spanning the full spectrum of the industry.

As a Chambers Asia Pacific Band 1 Investment Funds firm, we play a leadership role in significant regulatory initiatives, including the new disclosure regime, tax reforms and MySuper.


We are also across current changes in the industry and have already started assisting clients with issues that will feature prominently well into 2018, such as redesigning processes for product suitability, risk management for RE's and climate assurance reporting.


We take a thought leadership role and actively participate with relevant industry bodies, such as the Property Council of Australia and Financial Services Council.


Investment funds sector expertise


Our team advises on all aspects of the investment funds sector, including:

  • Real estate funds
  • Infrastructure funds
  • Listed funds
  • Superannuation
  • Hedge funds
  • Venture capital and private equity
  • Sovereign wealth funds
  • Financial services regulation
  • Investment funds M&A


Chambers Review

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Investment Funds - Australia

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Band 2

What the Team is Known For

MinterEllison fields a highly regarded team with in-depth knowledge of superannuation and funds management across a broad range of industry sectors and asset classes. The firm acts on both public and private funds, advising managers on fund structuring and establishment, as well as mergers and acquisitions, and offering noteworthy expertise in the property sector. The team provides further assistance on the rationalisation and restructuring of funds, while also advising clients on regulatory compliance issues in relation to investments and fund operations, including foreign investment regulations and financial services licensing. The practice's clients include major financial institutions, fund managers and both international and domestic investors.

Work Highlights

  • MinterEllison advised Macquarie on its inaugural launch of three exchange-traded funds in the Australian market.

Strengths

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MinterEllison has specialist expertise combined with a commercial and collaborative approach to complex problem-solving.

Investment Funds respondent
Asia-Pacific

They have commercial knowledge of the client's business and technical excellence.

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Notable Practitioners

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Ruth Stringer
1
Ruth Stringer
1
Band 1
Ruth Stringer is widely acclaimed in the market for the wealth of her experience in advising on a broad range of investment fund-related matters. She offers particular expertise in complex issues in the superannuation scheme and life insurance spheres.
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Stuart Johnson
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Stuart Johnson
1
Band 1
Stuart Johnson is highly experienced in advising clients on a range of investment product structures, including listed investment trusts.

Stuart is probably the best funds management lawyer in Australia. He has very strong technical legal skills combined with a depth of commercial experience.

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Michael Lawson
2
Michael Lawson
2
Band 2
Michael Lawson advises clients on both domestic and cross-border matters, including fund formation, co-investment structures and debt management mandates, particularly in the property sector.

Michael provides excellent service levels. His advice is timely, clear and concise.

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Ranked Lawyers at
MinterEllison

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Stuart Johnson
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Stuart Johnson
1
Band 1
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Michael Lawson
2
Michael Lawson
2
Band 2
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Superannuation
Ruth Stringer
1
Ruth Stringer
1
Band 1
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