Investment Funds
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Clifford Chance hosts a market-leading practice offering outstanding services to well-known investment firms and institutional investors. The law firm offers particular expertise in the financial regulatory compliance of fund structures. It is experienced in advising on fund structuring and closing and fundraising. The team is well equipped to assist with AIFs and investments via asset-linked debt instruments, as well as feeder funds, and is additionally noted for large, cross-border real estate portfolio deals. Clifford Chance's international client base benefits from the firm's extensive network of European and global offices.
Work Highlights
- Clifford Chance advised DWS Grundbesitz on the structuring and launch of a pioneering open-ended public infrastructure fund.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"I love working with the Clifford Chance teams in Luxembourg and Frankfurt; I have had very good experiences with both."
"One of the advantages with Clifford Chance is that the firm also has a US presence, which is helpful for transatlantic investments."
"I love working with the Clifford Chance teams in Luxembourg and Frankfurt; I have had very good experiences with both."
"One of the advantages with Clifford Chance is that the firm also has a US presence, which is helpful for transatlantic investments."
Notable Practitioners
Marco Simonis ascends in the rankings on the back of excellent mandates and market feedback. He is known for his strong expertise in regulation regarding high-value investments. He is also experienced in cross-border fund structuring and global real estate investments as well as fund closing. Marco Simonis is additionally noted for his background as a tax lawyer and connected strength in covering cross-border tax planning.
"We truly like Marco Simonis; it is always really nice to work with him."
"Marco Simonis is well situated in the German market and a good relationship partner with long-standing clients."
"He is very active and visible in the market."
"He is a leading figure."
Sonya Pauls has a high-value and robust fund practice. She is regarded for her advice on fundraising and closing of high-end and mid-cap funds. She is regularly consulted by large international venture capital and private equity clients and has additional experience assisting domestic mid-market funds.
Josef Brinkhaus advises institutional investors on the setting up of AIFs. He also works with asset managers, especially on implementing investment platforms. He has experience in large-scale fund-based debt issuances.
"Josef Brinkhaus is very knowledgeable and practical, and he has a very deep team."
Ranked Lawyers at
Clifford Chance LLP
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