Investment Funds
Asia-Pacific Guide 2025 : Australia
Band 2
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Corrs Chambers Westgarth boasts leading expertise in superannuation built upon a dedicated team of sector specialists experienced in handling high-profile mandates. The team offers an established investment funds practice skilled in assisting on all aspects of the fund life-cycle, including fund creation, management, corporate governance and regulation. The firm is able to advise on matters relating both to retail funds and private funds. The team also possesses admirable cross-border capability, assisting major multinational companies with investments both onshore and offshore.
Work Highlights
- Corrs Chambers Westgarth advised BGH Capital on its establishment of
- BGH Capital Fund II, which reached its final closing and raised approximately AUD3.6 billion.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Corrs are experts in fund formation and management, with a depth of experience across multiple jurisdictions and asset classes."
"They are very good, with high-end knowledge and service."
"Corrs are experts in fund formation and management, with a depth of experience across multiple jurisdictions and asset classes."
"They are very good, with high-end knowledge and service."
Notable Practitioners
Fadi Khoury frequently assists clients with the establishment of both wholesale and retail funds.
"His knowledge of the regulatory landscape with respect to fund formation and financial services is extremely impressive."
"Fadi has been excellent in terms of his understanding and commercial awareness, as well as his technical ability."
Michael Chaaya is a well-reputed figure in the Australian superannuation market who is frequently instructed on complex acquisitions and fund-raisings, as well as the regulation of funds-related cross-border mandates.
"I enjoy working with Michael. He's very insightful and always makes himself available."
Kon Mellos is frequently instructed on a range of fund matters, including establishing feeder funds and co-investment vehicles in cross-border contexts.
"Kon is a very experienced lawyer with a wide breadth of knowledge and understanding."
Anton Bobenko is a lawyer known for advising financial institutions on fund formation matters. He is particularly noted for his work acting on mandates involving private equity and real estate funds.