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The growth of investment funds continues to be driven by innovative managers focussing on new asset classes, geographies and investors.

Funds are developing new investment strategies, structures and technological processes to widen their access to larger pools of investors. Whether you are looking to launch a new fund, restructure an existing fund or review your regulatory position, our team can advise and strategically support your portfolio now and in the future.

Our team advises alternative investment funds located both onshore and offshore, using various structures and closed-ended, open-ended or hybrid.

Whether you are focussed on single asset (real estate, debt, private equity, infrastructure, equities, venture capital) or multi-asset investment strategies we have the expertise to help you.

You will have access to a multi-jurisdictional team in the UK, LuxembourgSwitzerland, and Asia, along with correspondent lawyers in Europe, Jersey, Guernsey, Ireland, Mauritius, Hong KongSingapore, Cayman, BVI and Bermuda to ensure we provide the international coverage that you may need.

In addition to acting for the managers, we also act for and work closely with, the other service providers in the funds industry – sponsors, depositaries, custodians, fiduciaries and administrators. With this range of expertise, we are able to provide effective solutions based on a fully informed perspective.

Investment Management & Funds in Luxembourg

Our lawyers in Luxembourg advise on the structuring, formation, distribution and on-going operation of various types of investment vehicles (AIF, RAIF, SIF, SICAR, UCI, UCITS, unregulated funds, securitisation vehicle) having all kind of investment strategies (from long only to inter alia private equity, real estate, hedge funds, SRI).

Acting for a broad range of asset managers, our specialist funds, tax and regulatory lawyers combine their skills to deliver tailor-made solutions embracing all aspects of a project. This comprehensive service offering is supported by a large network, including the firm’s offices in the UK, Europe, Asia and the Middle East.

We are active participants on several ALFI (Association Luxembourgeoise des Fonds d’Investissement) committees (including notably private equity, real estate and social responsible investment) and our lawyers regularly speak at industry conferences and seminars.

Our team relies on their combined in-depth experience to deliver appropriate and timely solutions for your complex investment vehicle structuring.

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