Investment Funds: Investor Representation | UK

A&O Shearman often acts for managers looking to target assets in Europe, Asia or Africa, and has noted experience with Luxembourg and Cayman-domiciled funds. In addition to its GP-side work in the real asset space, the firm has a flourishing practice acting for institutional investors and sovereign wealth funds making high-profile cornerstone investments into funds.

DLA Piper provides a sophisticated offering in the investor representation space, including guidance and counselling to sovereign wealth funds, banks, family offices, pension schemes and others. The funds group has experience advising clients on cornerstone investments in a variety of areas, including green technologies, regional development and real estate.

Linklaters boasts a comprehensive investment funds group with global reach, bolstered by significant teams in Luxembourg and Frankfurt. It is regularly called upon to advise on complex and high-value mandates across a broad range of asset classes. The department focuses on real assets and private equity formation, alongside fund restructuring work. It represents some of the largest international asset managers and sovereign wealth funds in both GP and LP mandates. The funds group is known to be a leader in the debt fund space, with an excellent direct lending funds practice.

Morgan, Lewis & Bockius has a well-rounded team of lawyers that is known for advising large institutional investors and venture capital fund managers. The funds group is also able to aid clients with complex cross-border matters through its network of global offices.

Pinsent Masons' funds team demonstrates expertise in providing advice to pension funds, investment managers, sovereign wealth funds and development finance institutions on the full range of investor relations issues. The department also provides extensive guidance on secondary transactions and fund launches. It is able to support on matters concerning both debt and equity funds.

Ashurst has a noted private funds practice that acts for private equity sponsors on both high-cap and mid-market fund launches. Private equity, infrastructure and credit are among the areas in which the team has strength. It also advises large institutional investors.

Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher is noted for its burgeoning investor and sponsor side practice. The law firm advises clients across an array of primary, secondary and co-investment transactions, as well as GP and LP led restructurings. The team is well versed in in matters spanning multiple jurisdictions and offers additional expertise in regulatory and tax related issues.

Stephenson Harwood boasts an impressive deal flow, combined with an enviable client list and a deep bench of specialists, which justifies a strong international reputation for both its closed-ended listed funds group and private equity secondaries team. It acts for the bulge bracket investment banks, brokers and investment trusts on listings, placings and complex secondary offerings. The firm enjoys plaudits for its distinguished GP-led transactional practice, in addition to its renowned investor-side prowess. The department is also well versed in real estate fund matters and has notable regulatory expertise.

White & Case garners recognition for its LP-side practice with a global client roaster and expertise across a wide range of investor transactions. It is particularly noted for its representation of institutional investors, as well advising on emerging asset classes and innovative structuring.