Based in the UAE with deep experience across the ADGM, the DIFC, the Cayman Islands, Luxembourg, and Hong Kong, our Investment Funds practice delivers strategic advice across the complete fund lifecycle. We serve global asset managers, emerging sponsors, institutional investors, pension plans, family offices, and strategic corporate investors across the Middle East, Asia, and Europe, with particular strength in cross-border structures and offshore fund formations.
Our Investment Funds advisory expertise encompasses:
Fund Formation & Structuring
- Private equity, venture capital, hedge funds, and real estate funds
- Credit and debt funds, including direct lending vehicles
- Offshore fund formation in the ADGM. the DIFC, the Cayman Islands, Luxembourg, and other jurisdictions
- Cross-border structures connecting Middle East, Asian, and European investors
Regulatory & Compliance
- Middle East regulatory frameworks and DIFC/ADGM compliance
- AML/KYC compliance and cross-border regulatory coordination
Investor Representation
- Limited partnership agreement negotiation and side letters
- Due diligence and investment committee support
- Co-investment opportunities and separate accounts
- Public pension and institutional investor compliance
Secondary Market Transactions
- GP-led continuation vehicles and single-asset deals
- LP portfolio sales and restructuring transactions
- Cross-border secondary market transactions
Ongoing Fund Operations
- Portfolio company investments and carried interest arrangements
- Fund amendments and investor reporting
- Succession planning and sponsor transitions
Our team advises funds across all major asset classes and investment strategies:
- Private Equity: Buyout funds, growth equity, and sector-focused strategies
- Venture Capital: Early-stage, growth, and late-stage technology investments
- Real Assets: Real estate, infrastructure, natural resources, and commodities
- Credit Strategies: Direct lending, distressed debt, and structured credit
- Hedge Funds: Long/short equity, macro, quantitative, and multi-strategy funds
- Impact and ESG: Sustainable investing and social impact strategies
Why Choose Our Investment Funds Practice:
Market Knowledge: Our team tracks market terms across asset classes and jurisdictions, providing clients with competitive intelligence and negotiation advantages.
Global Platform: Based in the UAE with deep experience across the ADGM, the DIFC, the Cayman Islands, Luxembourg, and Hong Kong, we serve clients across major international financial centres with comprehensive understanding of Middle Eastern, European, and Asian regulatory frameworks and market practices.
Integrated Expertise: Our multidisciplinary team combines fund formation lawyers with specialists in fund management and fund administration, through our strategic partnership with Sandrock Capital, a regulated fund management and financial advisory firm in the UAE, along with specialists in tax, regulatory, ERISA, and international law for comprehensive service.
Client Relationships: We build long-term partnerships with asset managers, serving as relationship legal counsel on day-to-day operations and strategic initiatives beyond fund formation.
Innovation Focus: We stay at the forefront of industry developments, helping clients navigate emerging investment strategies, regulatory changes, and market innovations.