Department profile
Norton Rose Fulbright

Investment Funds: Closed-ended Listed Funds

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Norton Rose Fulbright

Rankings

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

Band 3

Band 3


What the Team is Known For
Norton Rose Fulbright has a deep bench of investment fund practitioners who are recognised for their work on listed funds. The department is highly visible in its representation of investment banks and investment trusts in IPOs, with particular strength in the crossover space of real asset and debt listed funds. The team is also capable of advising on private fund matters, with a focus on real asset funds.

Work Highlights

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  • Norton Rose Fulbright advised Merril Lynch International as sponsor to RTW Biotech Opportunities.

Strengths

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  • Norton Rose has a strong practice with very experienced lawyers.

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  • They are very efficient and provide commercial advice.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 1Ian Fox
    Band 1Ian Fox

    Ian Fox

    Ian Fox regularly acts for investment companies and sponsors on a range of closed-ended fund matters. His areas of work include IPOs and secondary fundraisings.

    • Ian has very strong technical skills and excellent client management.

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    • Ian is a brilliant lawyer.

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    • Ian is certainly a strong listed funds lawyer.

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  • Band 3Richard K Sheen
    Band 3Richard K Sheen

    Richard K Sheen

    Richard Sheen is noted for his expertise in equity capital markets transactions. He also regularly works with clients on fund structuring mandates.
    • Richard Sheen is an exceptional private markets M&A lawyer and adviser.

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