Investment Funds: Private Equity

Lora Froud advises clients on the full range of matters relating to UCITS funds and authorised funds, including Charity Authorised Investment Funds. She is notable for her authorised fund-related regulatory expertise. Additionally, Froud played a formative role in the establishment of the Long Term Asset Fund.

"Lora is technically excellent but also forward-thinking and commercially very aware."

"Lora is excellent - she really knows her stuff and is super organised."

"Lora has strong commercial knowledge and is second to none in the long-term asset space."

"Lora is technically very sound and a great lawyer."

Stephen Robinson is reputed for his experience in raising European-focused private equity and venture capital funds.

"Stephen is super knowledgeable. He is able to pull on that knowledge to advise us as best as he can."

"Stephen is a lead partner in every sense and is always available."

"We use Stephen for his depth of expertise in this area. He is one of the go-to partners for private equity funds."

Christopher Good has broad private funds experience and counts leading sponsors among his clients. He is able to advise on the formation of funds following a range of strategies including secondaries and special situations.

"Christopher is great to deal with; he is very knowledgeable and calm."

"Christopher is an outstanding lawyer and supportive adviser."

"Christopher knows the fund industry like the back of his hand. He's quite an empathetic adviser and knows our business extremely well."

Samuel Brooks advises hedge fund managers on all stages of a fund, with a notable focus on startup managers.

"Sam is very responsive, proactive and has good knowledge of our funds and structure."

"Samuel is just exceptional. Not only is he extremely intelligent, but he is also very responsive."

"Very knowledgeable and never flustered, Sam is a great problem solver."

Stephen Ross handles a wide variety of matters relating to the launch and operation of hedge funds, including fund formation and related corporate, investment management and regulatory work.

Harriett Miller is an up-and-coming partner with a growing reputation. She is noted for her expertise in advising private funds on fundraising matters.

"Harriet is highly capable with solid fund expertise and is excellent at problem solving. She also is a great leader with very strong execution skills."

"Harriet knows what she is talking about, is adept at project management and manages client needs well."

"Harriet is always responsive, efficient and knowledgeable."

"Harriet has been on the end of some difficult instructions and has dealt with them very well. She is to the point and commercial."

"Harriet is extremely experienced, very hands-on and practical. She makes sure we navigate things properly. It is very difficult doing things without Harriet."

Alexandra Cochrane assists clients with the establishment of new open-ended funds, including UCITS and NURS-type funds. She also advises on fund documentation, management and regulatory issues.

"Alexandra has a really handy attitude, looks across all the client base and brings learning from other clients to the work she's doing with us."

"Alexandra supports excellently through fund launches."

"Alexandra has great attention to detail, brilliant personal skills and forges really good relationships. She is able to anticipate how the FCA is going to react."

Tiffany Cox provides comprehensive advice to a range of funds clients on structuring, documentation and regulatory clearance. She has experience with both UCITS and non-UCITS funds.