Business Services
Investment & Funds
Strategic legal support for investment funds and asset management
Strategic legal support for investment funds and asset management
Investment fund management requires rigorous legal structuring, regulatory compliance, and investor protection. Our team provides comprehensive legal advisory services to fund managers, investment firms, and institutional investors across fund formation, FCA regulation, investment agreements, and regulatory compliance.
From establishing collective investment schemes and securing FCA authorisation to drafting fund documentation and ensuring regulatory compliance, we provide strategic legal counsel that enables fund operations while managing regulatory risk. Our approach combines technical funds regulation expertise with understanding of asset management business models and investor requirements.
From fund formation to regulatory compliance, we provide strategic legal support across all investment fund matters.
Fund structure selection, unit trusts, OEICs, limited partnerships, offshore funds, AIFMD compliance, and fund establishment coordination.
FCA authorisation applications for fund managers, variation of permission, ongoing regulatory compliance, and regulatory relationship management.
Investment management agreements, advisory agreements, custody arrangements, administration agreements, and depositary appointments.
Prospectuses, key investor information documents (KIIDs), subscription agreements, constitutional documents, and regulatory disclosure documents.
Investor admission processes, redemption procedures, investor dispute resolution, and investor communication compliance.
COBS compliance, client money rules, AIFMD reporting, PRIIPs regulation, financial promotions approval, and regulatory return submissions.
Funds regulation expertise combined with commercial structuring and regulatory compliance focus.
Investment fund regulation is complex and constantly evolving. We maintain deep expertise in FCA Handbook, AIFMD, PRIIPs, MiFID II, and funds regulation—providing authoritative guidance on regulatory requirements and compliance obligations.
Fund structures must balance regulatory compliance, tax efficiency, and commercial objectives. We design fund structures that meet regulatory requirements while optimising tax treatment, operational efficiency, and investor appeal.
Clear, compliant fund documentation is fundamental to regulatory compliance and investor protection. We draft prospectuses, KIIDs, and fund agreements that meet regulatory disclosure requirements while providing practical operational frameworks.
We manage FCA authorisation processes, regulatory inquiries, and ongoing regulatory relationship management—ensuring smooth authorisation, timely regulatory approvals, and effective regulatory risk management.
Dedicated investment funds practice with deep expertise in fund formation, FCA authorisation, AIFMD, and fund regulatory compliance.
Strong track record of successful FCA authorisation applications for fund managers and timely variation of permission approvals.
We understand asset management business models, fund economics, and investor expectations—providing practical advice that enables fund operations.
Contact us today to discuss how we can support your business needs.
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