Simmons & Simmons LLP, Investment Funds & Asset Management (International & Cross-Border)

About

Provided by Simmons & Simmons LLP

With our international network in Europe and Asia, as well as our alliance for hedge fund and asset management work with US law firm Seward & Kissel, we are able to provide asset managers with coordinated global legal advice.

No other firm can match our level of sector experience. And we actively share our knowledge, working closely with industry associations and others. For example, in collaboration with Bloomberg, we’ve delivered a survey of almost 2,000 global buy-side professionals, providing unique insights on the future of the industry.

Our immersion in the sector enables us to go beyond technical legal guidance, delivering rounded, actionable strategic advice. It’s also informed the development of innovations such as navigator, a Simmons sector–leading online subscription service that provides information on global cross-border distribution of funds, portfolio management, share disclosure obligations and tax to subscribers, LaunchPlus – our online service for startup hedge fund managers and Netting + Collateral Reviewer – our online subscription service that assists subscribers meet regulatory requirements for netting opinions.

Chambers Review

Provided by Chambers

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

Band 4

What the Team is Known For

The firm has a close relationship with Seward & Kissel in the USA, which provides clients with an established model for approaching transatlantic funds and financing matters. With significant expertise in the hedge funds space and notable experience handling credit funds, Simmons & Simmons' London office is regularly engaged by fund managers with investment strategies targeting a broad range of asset classes.

A distinguished London-headquartered law firm with significant reach throughout Europe and Asia, Simmons & Simmons provides an attractive offering to clients through its sector-focused international strategy, concentrating on financial services, asset management, technology and life sciences. The law firm regularly manages sophisticated multi-jurisdictional mandates from London across these areas of focus and works in conjunction with its other offices across Europe and Asia. It has developed a strong network of co-counsel from other jurisdictions to provide a seamless service for clients.

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Strengths

Provided by Chambers

Simmons & Simmons has a very good global network. The firm is well equipped to help us navigate the regulatory complexities of cross-border consideration.

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