Working in a collaborative cross-office and cross-practice fashion, as well as handling standalone regulatory and advisory work, Norton Rose Fulbright is a popular choice among fund managers within the alternatives space seeking local and international advice. Displaying a ‘hands on approach and deep regulatory expertise’, Claire Guilbert acts for general partners in relation to private equity and real estate strategies also guiding institutional investors investing into funds, also heading the firm's global funds offering. The ’exceptional’ Geoffroy Hermanns co-heads the domestic practice with Guilbert and has niche expertise in Sharia-compliant fund structures.
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Testimonials
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- 'Geoffroy Hermanns is an excellent client service partner.'
- 'What sets this team apart is its ability to navigate complex cross-border transactions with precision and agility.'
- 'The exceptional Geoffroy Hermanns brings exceptional insight into fund structuring, stakeholder positioning and regulatory navigation.'
- 'Claire Guilbert displays a hands-on approach and deep regulatory expertise.'
- 'Extensive knowledge and expertise in their field of activity, availability, efficiency, pragmatism.'
- 'Specific mention to Claire Guilbert and Cyril Clugnac.'
Key clients
- AXA Investment Managers
- Generali
- Conning Holdings Limited
- Neuberger Berman
- BLI – Banque de Luxembourg Investments
- Tristan Capital Partners
- Unigestion S.A.
- Vistra Holding S.à r.l.
- DFC
- Madison International Realty
- Mindston Capital
- African Development Bank
Practice head
Claire Guilbert; Geoffroy Hermanns
Other key lawyers
Cyril Clugnac; Zaneta Chrostowska; Sarah Mahboub