Banks, asset managers, sponsors, listed funds, and institutional investors all turn to Norton Rose Fulbright for advice on the full spectrum of work in the closed-ended listed funds sphere. Practice head Richard Sheen advises on the launch and structuring of investment funds, ECM transactions, and asset manager M&A. He is joined by Ian Fox, whose expertise includes the establishment and restructuring of various investment vehicles and advising on various corporate actions within the sector. Mark Lloyd Williams’ remit comprises advising various parties on primary and secondary offerings, and the acquisitions of fund interests and management groups, and Alexander Green handles structuring, fundraising and various ECM matters. Margaret Simcock is another name to note.
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‘Ian Fox is one of those partners who seems to know everything yet remains focused on delivering practical solutions.’
‘Strong team with many years of experience in the listed funds sector. Easy access to other specialist areas within the firm such as tax and regulatory where necessary.’
‘Ian Fox is a very experienced, hands-on practitioner. Always available with clear, sound and commercial advice.’
Key clients
- BBGI Global Infrastructure SA
- Bluefield Solar Income Fund Limited
- Ecofin US Renewables Infrastructure Trust PLC
- F&C Investment Trust plc
- JP Morgan Cazenove
- Investec Bank plc
- Macau Property Opportunities Fund
- Numis Securities Limited
- Brookfield Asset Management
- RBC Capital Markets
- Singer Capital Markets Limited
- The Renewables Infrastructure Group Limited
Work highlights
Advised Bank of America Securities, as sole sponsor to RTW Biotech Opportunities Ltd (RTW), in connection with the issue of shares by RTW, acting as the rollover vehicle, pursuant to a scheme of reconstruction of Arix Bioscience under section 110 of the Insolvency Act.
Advising BBGI Global Infrastructure on the £1.062bn recommended cash offer by British Columbia Investment Management Corporation.
Advising Ecofin US Renewables Infrastructure Trust PLC on the changes to its investment policy to facilitate a managed wind-down of the Company and the sale of a portfolio of distributed solar assets in the US to True Green Capital Fund IV, LP.
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Margaret Simcock
Practice head
Richard Sheen
Other key lawyers
Ian Fox; Mark Lloyd Williams; Alexander Green; Margaret Simcock