Laura Houët

Practice Areas

Laura Houët is a partner in CMS’ Financial Services and Products team and CMS’ Co-Head of ESG. Laura has over 14 years’ experience advising the asset management industry. She is a regulated funds specialist with particular expertise on the product side across all types of asset class.

Laura is a sustainability expert advising a wide range of international fund houses on sustainable investment strategies, on the implementation of sustainability related regulation and reporting, including SFDR, TCFD and the EU Taxonomy, and on strategic governance and internal preparation for climate transition. Her practice in this area spans the UK, Europe, North America and Asia.

Laura also sits on the CMS sustainability board committee and the FMLC ESG scoping forum. She is a frequently invited speaker on sustainable investment issues.

Industry Sector Expertise

Funds, ESG and Financial Institutions

Work Highlights

-A number of asset managers on the impact of the FCA’s asset management market study, including the wholescale review and amendment of fund ranges.

-A number of houses (in relation to both regulated and unregulated fund ranges) on the impact of responsible investment strategies for both funds and investors.

-Significant asset management houses on the reconstruction of their life company assets into their OEIC ranges.

-Structuring and establishment of a large number of PAIFs, as well as ongoing governance and product advice.

-Establishment and continuing advice on a number of ACSs (real estate and equity).

Languages Spoken

English, Dutch and French

Education