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Travers Smith LLP

Investment Funds: Closed-ended Listed Funds

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

Band 2

What the Team is Known For

Travers Smith has a notable team of capable investment fund practitioners who regularly advise clients in the real asset and mid-market private equity spaces, while continuing to compete for the highest-profile closed-ended fund IPOs and secondary offerings. The department counts funds, global asset managers and sponsors among its client base. The group is well supported by strong tax and financial services regulatory practices for investment funds.

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Work Highlights

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  • Travers Smith advised Singer Capital Markets as broker on a tender offer by AVI Japan Opportunity Trust.

Notable Practitioners

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  • Will Normand
    Will Normand

    Will Normand

    Will Normand is experienced in advising funds, asset management companies, investment banks and brokerage firms on a range of listed fund matters.

    • Will is very commercial and creative.

      Investment Funds: Closed-ended Listed Funds respondentUK

    • Will is very good: he is active and does interesting work.

      Investment Funds: Closed-ended Listed Funds respondentUK

    • Will is technically excellent.

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  • Aaron Stocks
    Aaron Stocks

    Aaron Stocks

    Aaron Stocks assists clients across the range of closed-ended fund matters and is particularly noted for his strength in IPOs.

    • Aaron is very knowledgeable in fund industry issues. He is proactive, communicates well and provides sophisticated thinking that makes things simple for the less experienced client.

      Investment Funds: Closed-ended Listed Funds respondentUK

    • Aaron is a stunningly experienced lawyer.

      Investment Funds: Closed-ended Listed Funds respondentUK

    • Aaron clearly has significant experience in advising UK listed funds and undertaking large transactions and brings this experience to his advice. I've found Aaron to be pragmatic in his approach.

      Investment Funds: Closed-ended Listed Funds respondentUK

    • Aaron is commercial and great to work with.

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Ranked Individuals at Travers Smith LLP (2)

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  • Profile image of Will Normand

    Will Normand

    Head of Investment Funds: Closed-ended Listed Funds

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  • Profile image of Aaron Stocks

    Aaron Stocks

    Investment Funds: Closed-ended Listed Funds

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