Investment Funds
Asia-Pacific Guide 2024 : 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. The practice's key clients include BGH Capital, Warburg Pincus and Hillhouse Investment Management.
Work Highlights
- Corrs Chambers Westgarth advised Laguna Bay Pastoral Company on the establishment of Laguna Bay Fund 2.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Both individual knowledge and the ability to bring in the bench of specialist resources are excellent."
"The team has an outstanding understanding of all the intricate issues related to fund establishment."
"Both individual knowledge and the ability to bring in the bench of specialist resources are excellent."
"The team has an outstanding understanding of all the intricate issues related to fund establishment."
Notable Practitioners
Fadi Khoury frequently assists clients on the establishment of both wholesale and retail funds.
"He is one of the great gentlemen of the industry. He is deeply across the regulatory knowledge and is pragmatically plugged into all the key service providers."
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.
"Michael is extremely impressive as a lawyer and a client-focused practitioner. Thanks to his impressive profile and reputation, negotiating is easy, and working with him always proves to be remarkably smooth."
Kon Mellos is frequently instructed on a range of fund matters, including establishing feeder funds and co-investment vehicles in cross-border contexts.
"You just get the feeling that Kon knows exactly what is going on at all times - he's unflappable."
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.
"Anton is extremely responsive, with very quick turnaround times."
"He is always attentive. He is always great to deal with."