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

A top choice for global funds and asset managers due to its strength and experience handling EU and US regulatory and tax elements of sophisticated international matters. Outside of key offices in Germany and the UK, the firm has developed strong ties with high-quality co-counsel in Luxembourg and Ireland to provide a strong cross-border offering in the private equity space. It is regularly the firm of choice among large investment banks, asset managers and private equity sponsors for the most challenging cross-border fund issues across formation, investments and regulatory areas. It is often mandated on multi-jurisdictional work by clients targeting the healthcare, media, technology and retail sectors.

The firm possesses the full range of capabilities in investment funds in the launch and transactional phases, and displays great proficiency handling large and complex cross-border transactions. Its expertise cuts across registered and private funds, and clients benefit from the firm's project management capabilities and collaborative relationships with its funds teams across Europe and Asia. It is frequently mandated on substantial cross-border private equity buyouts, and has recently taken prominent roles on large global deals in the life sciences industry.

The New York office of Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld is widely acknowledged for having a strong reputation in the hedge funds space and developing its position in the closed-end fund formation arena. The team has a cohesive working relationship with the London office to provide a seamless service on US inbound investments for foreign investors.

The firm covers a broad spectrum of funds matters spanning private fund formation and management, investment and buyout transactions, ably supported by its tax experts. Teams are well versed in transactional matters and are often called upon by large US fund managers to coordinate multi-jurisdictional private equity investments from New York. The US teams often collaborate with colleagues in Asia and London to advise on cross-border issues for US funds with interests abroad. Its strong relationships with large US-based asset managers provide the firm with regular experience of global investment fund matters across the full range of asset classes.

The firm's excellent reputation provides a steady stream of investment fund activity, advising on hedge funds and registered funds matters, with particular proficiency navigating clients through complex transactions. Teams also provide support on the management of hedge and registered funds, providing holistic guidance in conjunction with top-tier tax, finance and regulatory expertise. Clients including financial institutions and elite investors benefit from its capabilities in bringing together comprehensive guidance around fund launch, management and regulatory solutions across jurisdictions. It performs strongly in funds work in the healthcare, financial services, energy and technology sectors.

The firm offers a broad investment funds skill set with a proven track record handling substantial cross-border registered funds work, and it is also recognised for its increasing profile in the global private funds sphere. The group advises on all aspects of hedge fund formation, investment and compliance matters, and often links with highly regarded colleagues operating in London and Hong Kong to provide global support.

Goodwin is frequently sought out by private equity clients on a range of mandates including fund formation, corporate M&A and high-level buyouts. Driving the majority of its international work through the firm's California and New York offices, these partner with the practice in London to assist US-based sponsors with fundraising and acquisitions in European markets. Its experience with a wide range of asset classes makes it an attractive choice for clients with diversified portfolios, and it is a popular choice for cross-border venture capital work due to its expertise in the technology and life sciences sectors.

The firm's extensive global resources and industry expertise position it strongly to advise private equity funds on their operations across multiple jurisdictions and sectors. Its US teams have an excellent track record acting for some of the largest sponsors on complex global transactions, and provide experience in the structuring and raising of private equity funds. The firm attracts strong praise for its excellent transatlantic coverage, acting for clients based in the USA and Europe on a mixture of inbound and outbound transactions.

US teams offer wide-ranging support to clients across hedge and private equity as well as areas of registered funds, displaying solid structuring and regulatory knowledge. It has a leading offering for investors taking advantage of international fund establishment opportunities, and the hedge fund practice gathers wide acclaim for its expansive global reach and activity across various markets, often linking with colleagues and co-counsel in Asia.

The firm boasts a leading private equity practice and is highly adept in representing clients on fund formation and buyouts. It is experienced advising on the formation of a range of private funds targeting diverse assets in international markets that span the globe. The firm's significant insolvency, financing and tax expertise allows it to bring together a full suite of services to fund sponsors with innovative investment strategies.

Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher is an international firm with strong US foundations. Its offices across Los Angeles, Washington, D.C. and New York play vital coordinating roles in multi-jurisdictional proceedings, supported by strategically located teams in Europe and Asia. Clients also benefit from Gibson Dunn’s sharp sector focus; its practitioners are accustomed to advising tech giants and energy multinationals on complex global mandates.

The firm's investment fund practice centres on the private equity space, where the team offers solid fund formation and buyout expertise, often handling multi-jurisdictional structuring and acquisitions for clients. The firm boasts an impressive list of asset management clients and works closely with its highly-regarded tax group. Strong transactional capabilities position it well to advise on the acquisition of various assets, and the US-based team capably handles cross-border deals in cooperation with the firm's international network.

Paul Hastings boasts a robust global presence with offices spread across the Americas, Asia and Europe. The firm has a physical presence across major financial centres, including London, New York, Hong Kong and Beijing, enabling the firm to strategically and seamlessly serve the needs of its global clients.

The firm hosts a team of skilled lawyers who have deep global expertise and experience navigating traditional and alternative investment funds, as well as tax and regulatory concerns. The firm frequently advises a wide range of clients including, private fund sponsors, institutional investors and asset managers.