Investment Funds
Asia-Pacific Guide 2024 : Australia
Band 3
Contact number
+61 293 737 700Chambers Review
A&O Shearman delivers all-round expertise, including working on the formation of funds and providing assistance to fund managers throughout the fund cycle. The firm is active across funds focusing on a number of asset classes, including private equity and real estate. The team also advises on regulatory issues, as well as fund formation, management and investment matters. The practice leverages its international network to provide multi-jurisdictional fund formation, fund restructure and investment advice. Its notable clients include Dexus, IOOF Holdings and Ivanhoe Cambridge. On 1st May 2024, Allen & Overy and Shearman & Sterling merged to form A&O Shearman.
Work Highlights
- The firm advised IOOF Holdings on its AUD1.44 billion acquisition of superannuation and wealth management business MLC Wealth from National Australia Bank.
Notable Practitioners
Jason Denisenko is a highly experienced practitioner with strong expertise in advising a range of clients on such cross-border funds matters as fund formation, restructures and investments.