A&O Shearman advises on the formation and operation of a broad range of investment funds, including hedge, private equity, credit, real estate, infrastructure and sovereign wealth funds. John Adams specialises in fund formation and UK/EU regulation, including AIFMD. Matt Huggett leads the global group.
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Testimonials
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- 'A broad offering across EU, UK and US providing comprehensive advice and assistance. Extremely prompt in responding.'
- 'Individuals are retained which helps as client set-up, structure and legacy matters are well known so either saves time from explaining such matters and/or new matters are advised with unique knowledge already factored.'
- 'The A&O Funds and Asset Management Team, headed up by Matt Huggett, is first-class. The team's extensive experience and detailed knowledge of the funds space across the various asset classes and structures shine through during each and every interaction. Particularly engaged and responsive, great quality of work, and always keen to find pragmatic and commercial solutions to complex problems.'
- 'Matt Huggett is an exceptional lawyer and a very talented leader - brilliant technical skills, a genuinely commercial outlook, and incredibly hands-on.'
- 'James Fraser is a joy to work with - highly skilled, particularly responsive, and dedicated to adding value.'
Key clients
- Prosperity Capital Management
- Attestor Limited
- TRG Management LP
- Maverick Capital LP
- Steadfast Management LP
- Red Kite Management
- Orbimed Advisors LLC
- Torchlight
- Maverick
Lawyers
Leading partners
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Practice head
Matt Huggett
Other key lawyers
John Adams; James Fraser