Investment Funds | Global

Arendt & Medernach is a top-rated practice with a formidable reputation for investment fund expertise. The law firm advises on a range of funds including UCITS, private equity, RAIFs and real estate funds. Its lawyers specialise in complex structurings and assist international asset managers with investment platforms and funds domiciled in Luxembourg. Additionally, it acts for fund managers on regulatory and tax matters, often acting alongside members of the law firm's market-leading tax team.

Elvinger Hoss Prussen is an investment fund powerhouse advising on the creation, structuring and closing of investment funds. The law firm acts for asset managers on a wide range of asset classes, such as private equity and real estate investments. Its lawyers assist clients with the establishment of Luxembourg-based AIFMs and advise clients on matters requiring regulatory approval. Clients benefit from the law firm's collaboration with its Hong Kong and New York offices.

Linklaters has a distinguished investment fund practice offering multi-jurisdictional advice on UCITS and alternative investment funds. The law firm assists with private equity, real estate and infrastructure funds and acts for groups in M&A-related regulatory matters. Its lawyers also provide extensive regulatory support as well as advice on MiFID licensing and SFDR implementation. Its client list consists of financial services providers, including blue-chip asset managers.

A&O Shearman specialises in complex fund structuring. It assists asset managers and other financial sector clients with alternative investment funds, incorporating investments in private equity, infrastructure and high-end real estate. Its lawyers provide expert regulatory advice to international clients on launching and structuring funds in Luxembourg. Clients benefit from the law firm's extensive network of European and global offices, as well as the firm's full-service offering within Luxembourg.

Clifford Chance offers high-quality multidisciplinary advice to global financial institutions and asset management companies. Its lawyers assist with the setting up, structuring and management of investment platforms. It represents ETFs, SICAVs, AIFs and specialised investment funds. It additionally offers regulatory and licensing advice. The global law firm is a popular choice for international investors, and the Luxembourg team works closely with the law firm's offices in other jurisdictions to handle cross-border mandates.

Dechert has a well-reputed practice known for acting on fund formation, restructuring and closing. Its lawyers advise across various asset classes, including real estate, debt and private equity. The law firm frequently assists international managers with the creation of funds in Luxembourg, often working alongside colleagues in the law firm's other offices. The team also has experience advising on regulatory matters.

Loyens & Loeff has a highly active investment funds practice with strong knowledge of alternative funds. It offers expertise in fund structuring, regulatory compliance and fund closing. Its lawyers advise institutional funds on a variety of asset classes, such as infrastructure and real estate. Clients benefit from the team's close cooperation with its tax department.

The international practice of Baker McKenzie acts on a range of alternative investment funds involving real estate and private equity assets. Its lawyers advise on the full lifespan of funds, from launching to closing, including assisting global investment managers with structuring and fund-raising. Clients benefit from the team's close collaboration with the law firm's offices across the globe. Team members are also well placed to advise on regulatory matters, including SFDR compliance.

CMS offers a solid fund formation practice to assist with the structuring and launch of Luxembourg-based alternative investment funds, as well as funds focused on infrastructure and real estate activities. It also covers issues relating to ESG funds. The team demonstrates further skill advising on the selection of fund managers, capital raising matters and fund investments. CMS additionally draws strength from its international offices to assist with cross-border matters.

DLA Piper has a solid practice advising on the setting up, structuring and launching of real estate and RAIF funds. Its lawyers additionally assist venture capital funds with investments into a variety of assets, including cryptocurrencies and fintech. Complementing its fund structuring track record, team members also offer regulatory experience in relation to SFDR compliance, marketing and distribution obligations and taxonomy issues. Clients benefit from the law firm's global network.

Simpson Thacher & Bartlett houses a team of highly recognised lawyers who advise on the establishment of investment funds in Luxembourg, often spanning various asset classes such as real estate and private equity. The team is additionally well equipped to handle regulatory mandates, including licensing approvals before regulators.

Maples Group deploys a strong team of professionals to assist with the structuring and launch of investment funds, with experience handling both umbrella funds and sub-funds. It offers experience across a variety of investment schemes, including SICAVs, ELTIFs and UCI Part II vehicles. The practice further advises international managers on the restructuring of existing funds. Clients can also rely on the team to represent them before the CSSF with regard to regulatory obligations.

Norton Rose Fulbright has an active investment funds practice with experience advising on UCITS and AIFs. The team acts on real estate, debt and private equity funds. Lawyers at the firm also assist international LPs with their investments into Luxembourg fund structures. Clients equally benefit from the department's close collaboration with Norton Rose Fulbright's other offices around the globe, with particular strength handling investment funds spanning Europe and the Middle East.

Simmons & Simmons boasts an increasingly prominent reputation in the Luxembourg investment funds space, with particular activity for private equity and venture capital funds. The team draws upon its experience to assist with the structuring and launch of AIFs, as well as funds targeting infrastructure, real estate and ESG objectives. The department's expertise is supplemented by its knowledge of the applicable regulatory frameworks, guiding clients through the intricacies of marketing obligations, fund restructuring exercises and AML guidelines.

Stibbe is a strong law firm with impressive capabilities across the Benelux region. The team advises clients on the structuring and launch of Luxembourg-domiciled funds, including feeder funds. It acts for venture capital, infrastructure and private debt funds, and offers experience handling SFDR Article 9 funds. The practice also offers regulatory assistance in relation to AIFMD 2 compliance and fund registrations.

Van Campen Liem advises on the creation of funds for various asset classes, including venture capital and private equity. The law firm acts for investors on energy and infrastructure investments. Clients benefit from the law firm's cooperation with its Dutch office.