A&O Shearman

Prasied by clients for its 'clear, commercial advice across a range of funds and matters', A&O Shearman leverages its global platform to provide a full-service offering to fund managers and institutional investors on real estate fund formations, operational issues, and investment deals. The team combines asset management, tax and regulatory specialists, with strong capability across UK and EU rules – including FCA requirements, Brexit-related issues and AIFMD implementation – and US regulations. Practice head Matthew Huggett, a real estate funds specialist, advises alternative investment fund managers on the establishment of all types of private and public funds. He works closely with James Fraser, experienced in all aspects of fund formation and management, investor disclosure, and co-investment arrangements. Emma Danforth is noted for her ‘meticulous’ approach to asset management, including the structuring and establishment of funds and joint ventures, including regulatory implementation mandates. Dominic Von Wulffen advises asset managers on private fund structuring and investments, joint ventures, other investment arrangements and related regulatory matters. Nick Williams remains a consultant following his retirement.