CMS advises a range of fund managers and investors on issues affecting the structuring of private equity, credit and venture capital sectors, including fund of funds, and is also well versed in overseeing fund restructuring projects. Alongside its structuring work, the team also handles fund-led transactions across multiple asset classes. The core team consists of Tillman Kempf and Daniel Voigt, both of whom specialise in the set-up of open and closed-ended funds, with the former also specialising in tax matters, and Sebastian Sedlak, who alongside his fund structuring expertise is well versed in the regulations governing insurance sector investments.
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Client satisfaction: Lawyer & team quality
Client satisfaction: Billing & efficiency
Testimonials
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- ‘I greatly appreciate Daniel Voigt’s commitment, pragmatism, and deal orientation.’
- ‘Profound knowledge in legal, tax, regulation issues in Germany and Luxembourg - In our case also profound track record related to real estate funds and complex investment structures - Pragmatic solution approach - Can "translate" complex issues in a way that it is understandable for investors.’
- ‘Daniel Voigt - understands complex structures; helps to find pragmatic solutions and to mediate in negotiations; wide range of knowledge besides legal issues (tax, regulation, etc.).'
Key clients
- Joh. Berenberg, Gossler & Co. KG
- Aquila Capital
- Encavis Asset Management
- Universal Investment
- KENFO – German Nuclear Waste Management Fund
- DEKA Investment
- WillisTowerWatson
Work highlights
Advised Joh. Berenberg, Gossler & Co. KG on the launch of a credit fund with an investment focus on renewable energy sources within an existing umbrella in the form of an S.A.
Assisted Universal Investment Gesellschaft mbH with the rollout of the Future Fund, with which the federal government intends to promote investment in start-ups.
Advised KENFO on the development of its ESG strategy for the real estate asset class.
Lawyers
Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Practice head
Tillman Kempf; Sebastian Sedlak; Daniel Voigt
Other key lawyers
Laura Bungart