AKD has established a strong reputation among fund managers and referring law firms for its ability to combine ‘rigour with practicality’, ensuring that ’proactive guidance’ is provided, particularly on matters connected with the alternative fund space. Team head Jevgeniy Nesch provides ‘thoughtful and accurate advice’, including to German and Swiss fund managers on private equity, real estate and private debt fund structuring matters.
Legal 500 Editorial commentary

Accolades

Client satisfaction: Lawyer & team quality
Client satisfaction: Billing & efficiency

Testimonials

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  • 'They provide guidelines and step-by-step clarity, which makes complex fund-related matters far easier to navigate.'
  • 'They combine rigour with practicality: they take the time to get it right, while also making sure that the client feels supported and confident.'
  • 'They communicate in a way that makes complex legal and regulatory matters understandable, and they take ownership of the process in a manner that creates real trust.'
  • 'Jevgeniy Nesch provides thoughtful and accurate advice.'
  • 'AKD’s investment funds practice stands out for the seriousness and depth with which it approaches every matter.'

Key clients

  • Evoleen
  • GreyStar Equity Partners Asia Pacific
  • Azzurra Capital Investments SCSp, SICAV-RAIF
  • Bluefield Partners LLP/Revive Solar
  • Gulf Capital
  • iwoca SCSp SICAV-SIF and iwoca Ltd

Work highlights

Advising Azzurra Capital Investments on the structuring and closing a €700m private equity fund.
Practice head

Jevgeniy Nesch

Other key lawyers

Virginie Gonella