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.'
- 'Conyers’ commitment to delivering advice that is tailored to the nuances of each engagement is impressive. Instead of applying a one-size-fits-all template, the firm’s lawyers invest the time necessary to understand the client’s industry, risk tolerance, and strategic imperatives, translating that knowledge into bespoke solutions calibrated to actual business needs.'
- 'One of the most striking features of working with Conyers is the level of senior-level attention woven into every matter. Partners and counsel remain actively involved from inception to completion, providing seasoned judgment throughout the engagement.'
- 'Conyers excels in communicating advice through a distinctly commercial lens. Providing legal advice in a plain-spoken manner and oriented toward business outcomes rather than academic exposition. Legal risks are contextualised in terms of potential financial impact, timetable implications, and strategic upside. The result is a user-friendly client experience in which complex legal analysis is transformed into practical recommendations that dovetail with broader corporate objectives.’
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