Conyers advises on the full spectrum of fund-related matters, from structuring, formation, and constitutional documentation to regulation, compliance, restructuring and termination, alongside ongoing advice to managers. With strong international coverage through offices in London, Hong Kong and Singapore, the group is well-positioned to handle cross-border mandates. Head of team Theo Lefkos specialises in private fund formation and operations, while Matthew Harkness focuses on fund formation, venture financings, M&A, and capital markets transactions.
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Testimonials
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- ‘The Conyers team stands out from peer firms in terms of their overall attention to detail and level of service.’
- ‘Matthew Harkness is both highly responsive and excellent to work with on significant matters.’
- ‘Conyers distinguishes itself as a firm that instinctively places the client’s commercial objectives at the heart of every mandate.'
- ‘Theo Lefkos and Jennifer Sangaroonthong are excellent lawyers who provide superb, commercially oriented advice without fail.’
Key clients
- ICONIQ Capital
- IFM Investors
- Lazard Management
Work highlights
Advising a global investment manager with over $450bn AUM on a complex-rated note feeder structure.
Advising an investment manager with approximately $140 billion funds under management.
Advised an international investment firm on the launch of a closed-ended fund structured as an SPC, which is an unusual and complex structure.
Lawyers
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Practice head
Theo Lefkos
Other key lawyers
Matthew Harkness; Jennifer Sangaroonthong; Nick Ward