So you've got a great idea for your fund's investment
strategy, perhaps you have tested it and developed a track record
and maybe you even have proposed seed financing, but who else needs
to be involved in setting up and launching your fund? I have
set out a list of the key players below.
Cayman and BVI funds are not restricted to using Cayman and BVI
service providers. They have the flexibility to appoint
service providers from all over the world, subject to some
technicalities which are beyond the scope of this blog.
Lawyers
You're going to need expert offshore lawyers in the
jurisdiction where the fund is to be incorporated, to advise on the
fund structure and documentation. If you haven't decided where
to incorporate, you might want to choose lawyers who can advise on
several offshore jurisdictions and give an unbiased view as to
where would be best for you (look no further than Harneys!).
You're also likely to appoint onshore lawyers in the
jurisdiction
