The ‘knowledgeable, approachable and business-oriented’ team at Linklaters is a popular choice among international asset managers as a result of its ability to structure a wide array private funds across asset classes. Team head Silke Bernard is known for her work for large international private equity sponsors, advising on new products and structures. Luxembourg and German-qualified practitioner Martin Mager is also adept at advising on hybrid funds, also offering expertise in other alternative asset classes and working with German sponsors on the establishment of Luxembourg-based funds. Claire Prospert is noted for her retail fund structuring work, as well as day-to-day assistance to asset managers, both in the regulated and unregulated investments funds spheres. Hermann Beythan continues to handle regulatory and structuring advice in his role as of counsel.
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Testimonials
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- 'Knowledgeable, approachable and business oriented.'
- 'They invest time to understand our business and learn our specific needs, to really add value and function as an extension of our team.'
- 'Very able to address complex legal questions in a business oriented manner.'
- 'Linklaters' team stands out for its responsiveness, precision and clarity. They are consistently respectful and quick to acknowledge communications, ensuring that matters move forward efficiently without unnecessary back-and-forth. Their advice is assertive, well-reasoned, and always grounded in law, which gives their guidance a strong sense of reliability and authority.'
- 'One of Linklaters' greatest strengths lies in its people. At every level, the individuals are approachable, collaborative and genuinely pleasant to work with. Interactions feel natural and engaging, creating a strong sense of working as one team rather than as separate adviser and client.'
- 'They are very professional people and client focused. Always keen to offer proactive solutions, and very detailed.'
Key clients
- Fosun International
- Macquarie Asset Management
- Waystone/Montagu/Hg Capital
- Fortress
- HSBC
- Nextblock
- Partners Group
- Vesper Infrastructure Partners
- Allianz Global Investors
Work highlights
Acting for HSBC Asset Management with respect to its Luxembourg basket platform for the private equity, infrastructure, direct lending and impact asset classes.
Acting for Partners Group as lead counsel on the structuring and establishment of its royalties fund.
Advising Macquarie on the carve-out of its real estate fund management platform, GLL Real Estate Partners, and its sale to an investment vehicle owned by the current management of GLL, as well as a related restructuring process.
Lawyers
Leading partners
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Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Practice head
Silke Bernard
Other key lawyers
Martin Mager; Claire Prospert; Hermann Beythan; Raoul Heinen; Adrien Timmermans; Victor Louvet; Marie-Christine O'Mahony; Laurie Mamane; Mariusz Wiese; Zornitsa Chorbadzhiyska; Piotr Teklak; Alexandre David; Désirée Catalano; Alice Yanni; Giorgiana Dunca; Romain Payre