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MinterEllison

Investment Funds

Asia-Pacific Guide 2026 : Australia

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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

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.

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Work Highlights

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  • MinterEllison advised Metrics Credit Partners on the establishment, launch and listing of the Metrics Real Estate Multi-Strategy Fund, an ASX-listed fund comprising two stapled trusts.

Strengths

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  • The MinterEllison team demonstrated technical prowess, relationship skills and the ability to think outside the box and meet tight deadlines involving complex matters.

    Investment Funds respondentAsia-Pacific

  • MinterEllison acts for many leading industry participants and, as a result, has a significant depth of knowledge with respect to both the law and market practice.

    Investment Funds respondentAsia-Pacific

  • I felt very comfortable discussing complex and sophisticated matters with the MinterEllison partners, and confident that the firm would provide appropriate advice to address such matters.

    Investment Funds respondentAsia-Pacific

Notable Practitioners

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  • Stuart Johnson
    Stuart Johnson

    Stuart Johnson

    Stuart Johnson is highly experienced in advising clients on a range of investment product structures, including listed investment trusts.

    • Stuart is a trusted adviser to the business. He has an incredible depth of experience and has seen it all.

      Investment Funds respondentAsia-Pacific
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  • Michael Lawson
    Michael Lawson

    Michael Lawson

    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 Lawson is an exceptional, amazing lawyer.

      Investment Funds respondentAsia-Pacific

    • Michael is a trusted operator, very much respected.

      Investment Funds respondentAsia-Pacific
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