Combining ‘excellent knowledge of the local market’ with the ability to work in with the firm's global network, Baker McKenzie provides ’excellent legal advice’ to international sponsors on the structuring of private funds. The ‘creative, talented and intuitive’ Laurent Fessmann leverages ’extraordinary technical knowledge’, and is able to advise on private equity, real estate, infrastructure and credit fund strategies. Catherine Martougin, who has ‘a deep knowledge of the European market and regulation’, co-heads the team alongside Fessmann and assists with both fund structuring and associated regulatory matters.
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Testimonials
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- 'They combine very good technical knowledge, wide relevant experience and market insight with the understanding of our business activities, objectives, priorities and requirements.'
- 'They understand the needs of their clients and the dynamics of the industry, enabling them to provide excellent legal advice adding the industry approach and the values of their clients.'
- 'Catherine Martougin has a deep knowledge of the European market and regulation.'
- 'Laurent Fessmann always provides relevant advisory and is able to identify off-market practices and red flags in order be aware of them, helping to take better commercial decisions or support negotiations.'
- 'Laurent Fessmann is creative, talented and intuitive.'
- 'Laurent Fessmann offers an extraordinary technical knowledge and experience, which together with his friendly and pragmatic approach and deep knowledge of our objectives, priorities and business activities, can consistently provide quick solutions to our needs, as well as the identification of potential issues.'
Key clients
- Reech Corporations Group SAS
- Catella Investment Management GmbH
- Invesco Asset Management S.A.
- Credit Value Investments Sp. zo.o.
- BNP Paribas Real Estate Investment Management S.A.
- CVI SICAV SIF
- Remara Asset Management Ltd.
Work highlights
Assisted Reech Corporation Group SAS with the structuring and launch of an alternative investment fund, managed by a Swiss manager.
Advised Catella Investment Management GmbH in respect of the open-ended fund Catella European Residential Fund III for international clients.
Advising Credit Value Investments Sp. zo.o. on the setting up and ongoing operation of a second debt fund.
Lawyers
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Practice head
Laurent Fessmann; Catherine Martougin
Other key lawyers
Ali Bouhrara