Investment Funds & Asset Management (International & Cross-Border) | Global

The firm adeptly advises top clients on issues surrounding fund formation, investment and fund regulation. It has a stellar reputation representing private equity shops in structuring funds, and is regularly called upon to advise on complex multi-jurisdictional private equity buyouts, with global work project-managed from New York. As well as covering key private equity requirements for clients, it also offers more specialist expertise structuring real estate, infrastructure and credit funds in a cross-border context. An established presence in China bolsters the firm's international offering and is further supplemented by teams well versed in Latin American funds and financing.

Ropes & Gray provides an integrated international offering with a strong global focus on financial services, life sciences and pharmaceuticals. The firm's US offices act as its primary driving force for international work, with Boston and New York frequently leading cross-border work, typically coordinating global transactions for major private equity funds and corporations. Key areas of geographical strength include Asian markets, and Ropes & Gray is often considered a popular choice by US and Asian clients for investments from the USA into China and Japan, where the firm can also offer locally based US law-qualified experts.

As a top-tier New York practice, Simpson Thacher & Bartlett is regularly sought out by major private equity firms and global corporations as a go-to firm for advice on international transactional mandates. Primarily handling high-end mergers and acquisitions as well as sophisticated fund formation, financing and cross-border tax matters, the firm's New York office is a significant hub of global expertise. It frequently coordinates cross-border work with the firm's other international offices across Europe, Latin America and Asia and with carefully chosen independent co-counsel from other jurisdictions.

Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld has impressive global coverage including eleven offices across the USA and seven located throughout the world in key jurisdictions in Asia, the Middle East and Western Europe. The firm supports multinational clients by utilising this global network to coordinate cross-border transactions and investigations as well as drawing on carefully selected local counsel from jurisdictions outside of its network.

The firm covers a broad spectrum of funds matters spanning private fund formation and management, investment and buyout transactions, ably supported by its tax experts. Teams are well versed in transactional matters and are often called upon by large US fund managers to coordinate multi-jurisdictional private equity investments from New York. The US teams often collaborate with colleagues in Asia and London to advise on cross-border issues for US funds with interests abroad. Its strong relationships with large US-based asset managers provide the firm with regular experience of global investment fund matters across the full range of asset classes.

Proskauer Rose is an esteemed US firm with a global network of offices located in major financial centres around the world. The firm is highly regarded for its capabilities handling multi-jurisdictional transactions demonstrating strength in cross-border M&A deals and work for major investment funds. The majority of the firm's international work is driven from its offices in Boston and New York, which house teams noted for their skill and experience on complex cross-border transactions, with a strong focus on the private equity sector and handling cross-border tax matters. The firm also offers clients global presence, with a London office that provides a gateway into European markets and the ability to enlist the support of co-counsel in significant financial jurisdictions, particularly those which act as a hub for fund formation and holding company structures.

Sidley Austin is frequently sought out by international clients for its global sector expertise, with the firm's focus built around strong relationships with clients in financial service, energy, life sciences and biotechnology. While the firm's US base remains the key central hub of its global operations, Sidley Austin also attracts ample praise for its ability to join up experts across its platform throughout Europe and Asia, with offices in London, Singapore and China among others also playing a vital role in the firm's international appeal. The firm has an impressive ability to handle global transactions, disputes and investigations, enabling it to provide a comprehensive service on sophisticated matters for clients in its key industry groups.

Willkie Farr & Gallagher is an impressive up-and-coming international firm, which has expanded on its longstanding renown for high-quality advice on US private equity and M&A transactions by building a successful European operation focused on the same core areas. The firm can offer clients an experienced US team, primarily staffed in New York, which has developed a good track record for coordinating cross-border matters. Colleagues in Europe are well integrated into the firm's international practice, and the US offices frequently lead cross-border matters in conjunction with teams in Germany, France and the UK.

The firm's excellent reputation provides a steady stream of investment fund activity, advising on hedge funds and registered funds matters, with particular proficiency navigating clients through complex transactions. Teams also provide support on the management of hedge and registered funds, providing holistic guidance in conjunction with top-tier tax, finance and regulatory expertise. Clients including financial institutions and elite investors benefit from its capabilities in bringing together comprehensive guidance around fund launch, management and regulatory solutions across jurisdictions. It performs strongly in funds work in the healthcare, financial services, energy and technology sectors.

Dechert's extensive international footprint enables it to handle major complex matters concerning multiple jurisdictions. With a significant focus on the financial sector, private equity and life sciences industries, the firm is able to provide clients with assistance on a myriad of mandates, including fund formation, transactions and disputes from key offices across the major markets in the USA, Europe and Asia. To complement its significant global reach, the firm also frequently collaborates with co-counsel from other jurisdictions to provide a complete service.

The firm's investment fund practice centres on the private equity space, where the team offers solid fund formation and buyout expertise, often handling multi-jurisdictional structuring and acquisitions for clients. The firm boasts an impressive list of asset management clients and works closely with its highly-regarded tax group. Strong transactional capabilities position it well to advise on the acquisition of various assets, and the US-based team capably handles cross-border deals in cooperation with the firm's international network.

Goodwin is frequently sought out by private equity clients on a range of mandates including fund formation, corporate M&A and high-level buyouts. Driving the majority of its international work through the firm's California and New York offices, these partner with the practice in London to assist US-based sponsors with fundraising and acquisitions in European markets. Its experience with a wide range of asset classes makes it an attractive choice for clients with diversified portfolios, and it is a popular choice for cross-border venture capital work due to its expertise in the technology and life sciences sectors.

Morgan, Lewis & Bockius offers its clients expertise across a broad range of practice areas from strategically-situated offices in the USA, Europe, Asia and the Middle East. It is sought out to advise on cross-border M&A and financing, international arbitration and regulatory investigations work by a clientele that includes multinational corporations and private equity funds. The US offices are particularly well placed to advise on matters concerning Latin American jurisdictions, and its regulatory expertise makes it a popular choice for clients in the energy, life sciences and technology sectors.

Schulte Roth & Zabel is internationally recognised as a premium choice for advising hedge fund managers on capital raising and fund management, including global compliance and regulations. A significant attraction for clients is the firm's integrated transatlantic service, which is coordinated across its offices in New York, Washington, DC and London. It also houses experts in tax, pensions and corporate acquisitions, and the strength of this cohesive service distinguishes the practice as a popular option for UK-based clients pursuing funding from American pension funds.

Weil, Gotshal & Manges has forged an excellent reputation internationally through a global platform principally built around its transactional capabilities. The firm's primary headquarters in New York and its impressive London base both act as important global hubs and are coupled with a far-reaching network of offices which extends across the USA and Europe, with Asian operations run from China. All the firm's offices have a principal focus on advising international banks, large multinational corporations and private equity funds. The firm typically offers strength in cross-border finance, restructuring, high-end M&A and tax across its platform.