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Simmons & Simmons LLP

Investment Funds: Open-ended Funds

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Simmons & Simmons LLP

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Investment Funds: Open-ended Funds - UK-wide

Band 2

What the Team is Known For

Simmons & Simmons provides an impressive service for asset managers looking to establish investment funds. The team offers expert advice for clients looking to set up open-ended funds and remains one of the top choices for London hedge fund managers. An excellent regulatory practice complements the firm's deep bench of specialists, comprehensive European reach and core focus on investment funds. The funds group is accomplished in a wide range of investment matters, from fund launches and structures, to portfolio management.

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Work Highlights

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  • Simmons & Simmons advised True Potential Administration on a scheme of arrangement between True Potential Waverton Income and True Potential Close Brothers Cautious Income.

Strengths

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  • Simmons always responds to our needs as a client and the team works seamlessly together, bringing their varying expertise and experience to ensure that we reach the right outcome.

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  • They provide timely, considered and pragmatic advice and are well resourced across disciplines.

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  • They have strong cross jurisdictional support and a coordinated team who are leaders for European open-ended fund launches.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • John Dooley
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    John Dooley

    John Dooley is lauded by high-profile clients for his assistance on authorised funds and regulatory matters, particularly in relation to UCITS and the newly-launched LTAFs.

    • John is very practical and knowledgeable.

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    • We turn to John for all complex regulatory issues in the investment fund space because he distils technical concepts into actionable advice.

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    • John knows the market and helps assist in avoiding any issues before we ever face them. I highly recommend John.

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