We advise across the full spectrum of funds
We advise across a wide range of asset classes including securities, derivatives, credit, private equity, infrastructure, fixed interest, real estate and mortgages. Our experience covers listed and unlisted fund matters, as well as wholesale and retail funds.
We have experience in acting on a range of transactional and non-transactional contexts, including conducting due diligence and advising on operational issues affecting fund operations including administration, custody, registry and transition services; assist with the establishment of 'managed investment trusts' including settlement of arrangements with professional trustees.
Experienced, integrated teams providing tailored solutions
We have the team in place to undertake complex, cross-border mandates that working closely with our investment funds, regulatory, taxation, disputes, litigation and disputes resolution, insolvency and real estate practices across the Ashurst network. Combining these resources enables us to provide high quality and tailored advice across multiple jurisdictions.
Innovators in funds
We are experienced in dealing with new offerings in the fintech space. We have worked on the establishment of marketplace (and peer-to-peer) lending operations and have advised on the establishment of robo-advice offerings.
Leading advisors to pension funds and superannuation funds
We advise on pension and superannuation law and practice, including licensing, successor fund transfers, legal compliance, defined benefit obligations, trust law issues, preparing fund and outsourcing documentation, advising boards, including fit and proper training and governance, and advising on all types of insurance arrangements relevant to funds and trustees.