Investment Funds

King & Wood Mallesons is recognised for its pre-eminent team, boasting strength in matters relating to fund formation, restructurings, funds M&A and related regulatory issues. The practice is recognised for its expertise in all types of funds, including listed funds, real estate funds, private equity, venture capital and hedge funds, as well as for its expertise in superannuation. The firm's clients benefit from the global nature of the practice thanks to the firm's expansive network, which is particularly strong in China. The team boasts a strong bench with considerable depth of experience in all aspects of the industry, and acts for such major clients as Stockland, AMP and QSuper.

"They are incredibly responsive and just knowledgeable about what constitutes the market, which is really valuable to have."

"Their ability to deliver expertise and sophistication is top tier in investment funds in Australia."

King & Wood Mallesons advised Aliro on the stapling of the Aliro Group Industrial Value Trust platform to a new vehicle.

Brian Murphy offers extensive experience in advising fund clients involved in the natural resources and real estate sectors. "He is very well known and very highly regarded."

Jim Boynton has a renowned practice in the investment funds space and is well versed in fund formation, fund-raising, fund-related M&A and associated regulations. He is frequently instructed by leading international and domestic financial institutions.

Mark McFarlane has a prominent profile in the market and regularly acts on substantial M&A transactions in the funds space. "He is a great lawyer with deep experience in regulatory matters and transactional execution."

Nathan Hodge has a deep expertise in the superannuation and life insurance space, where he advises prominent fund managers and banks on complex fund transactions.

David Eliakim has a respected practice advising such clients as property fund managers and infrastructure fund managers on a range of M&A transactions. "He is a cool head and a very proficient technical lawyer who can think his way through problems. He is also good with more informal advice and is great to bounce ideas off."

Daniel Natale is a well-regarded lawyer and is a frequent adviser to asset managers and funds, whom he often assists in relation to fund-raising and structuring issues. "Daniel has top-quality intellect combined with a great commercial mind. He is a solid negotiator who focuses on the end game."

Sarah Yu is well known in the field of superannuation regulations, and has been recognised for her work with financial services institutions, funds and insurers. She is based in Sydney. "Sarah is a great lawyer. She is always happy to take my calls and happy to assist."

John Sullivan is well regarded for his expertise in investment funds and M&A, with particular experience handling matters pertaining to real estate, private equity and infrastructure funds.