Bedell Cristin oversees the structuring of vehicles ranging from typical investment funds to co-investment vehicles and joint ventures, among others, in addition to guiding fund sponsors and managers through Jersey’s regulatory and AML regimes. The team has particular expertise in assisting real estate investors, many of whom rely on practice head Martin Paul for assistance with transactions, financings, and structuring matters. Richard Le Liard‘s practice centres on private equity and venture capital, offering expertise on the launch of funds and establishment of fund managers, in addition to advising on AML/CFT compliance and tax matters.
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- 'Strong knowledge of local factors and quick to provide advice.'
- 'Good responsiveness. We often need a quick turnaround on projects.'
- 'The team is very knowledgeable and readily available to assist at all times.'
- 'The Bedell team are market leaders and well regarded in the funds sector. We appreciate their collaborative approach, particularly when co-ordinating with multiple parties on a transaction.'
Key clients
- Nissay Asset Management
- WELPUT
- Orgueil Capital
- CVC
- Aviva Investors
- Alicorn
- Lombard Odier
- STANLIB
- Wisdom Tree
- Arzan Financial Group
Work highlights
Advised Alicorn in relation to all offshore aspects of the $150m acquisition by its flagship fund of Glassbox.
Advised Aviva Investors in relation to significant milestones for its five Jersey expert funds that invest in social housing, ground rents, infrastructure, student and commercial assets.
Acted as lead counsel to Nissay Asset Management in relation to the establishment, and termination, of a number of funds, including sub-funds established as part of the Global Diversification Fund, a multi-manager investment platform established in Jersey as a collective investment fund.
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Practice head
Martin Paul
Other key lawyers
Richard Le Liard; Emily Nieuwburg