Mourant advises a wide array of fund sponsors, acting for private equity, credit and secondaries funds, among others, in relation to fund structuring and fundraising efforts, and through to the wind-up of funds. Joel Hernandez, who spearheads the firm’s funds offering, specialising in the private equity, VC and real estate fields. Ben Robins, named global managing partner in August 2025, assists managers active in the private equity and real estate sectors, with Felicia de Laat providing expertise on the use of collective investment vehicles in these areas. Daniel Birtwistle handles the structuring of private equity and real estate funds, while Alistair Horn is instructed by asset managers active in the hedge fund space and in digital assets. Alex Henderson is tasked with the set-up of various structures, including co-investments and joint ventures.
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Joel Hernandez
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Felicia de Laat; Daniel Birtwistle; Alistair Horn; Alex Henderson; Ben Robins; Stefan Chinniah; Roisin Cullinane