Investment Funds - Australia
What the Team is Known For
Johnson Winter Slattery is acknowledged for its experience acting for a variety of funds, including property and infrastructure, alternative investment and hedge funds, advising on fund establishment, restructuring and operation. The firm acts on structured and alternative investment products and has a strong track record of working with leading domestic and international hedge fund managers, banks and corporate clients. The team is particularly active on matters relating to credit funds.
Strengths
"The team are commercial in their approach, identifying issues but also guiding us on the materiality of issues so that we can prioritise our time and effort appropriately."
Work Highlights
Johnson Winter Slattery advised AllianceBernstein Investment Management Australia on the proposed establishment of a new class of units for the AB Concentrated Australian Equities Fund, including amending the fund constitution and product disclosure statement.
Notable Practitioners
Austin Bell has a wealth of experience advising fund managers on all aspects of funds, including formation and restructuring. "He is almost always available to discuss how a matter is progressing. He can draw on his extensive industry experience to opine on how issues were dealt with historically."
