Brodies LLP’s investment funds practice is highly regarded for its expertise in areas such as fund structurings, asset-backed financings, restructurings, and joint ventures. Andrew Akintewe leads the team and focuses on fund formation projects, advising investment managers, banks, and corporate clients. Paul McLaughlin has particular expertise in special limited partnerships (SLPs), while Bob Langridge is recommended for his work on fund structuring work, cross-border matters, and international tax issues.
Legal 500 Editorial commentary

Testimonials

Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.

  • ‘Brodies is a strong firm for Scottish investment and governance advice.’
  • ‘Paul McLaughlin and his team provide succinct and clear advice. They are always very responsive and quickly understand what we need. We enjoy working with them.’
  • ‘Close-knit team, responsive, good communication and delivery of advice, hard-working, lead projects as well as providing the advice.’
  • ‘Andrew Akintewe is a fantastic funds lawyer, very commercial - willing to take a view, depth of experience, and understands our business. Bob Langridge provides practical and straightforward advice on complex tax issues.'
  • 'The team are responsive, collaborative and commercial.'
  • 'Andrew Akintewe is our go-to lawyer in the Brodies team. Andrew goes above and beyond to deliver excellent client service.'

Key clients

  • Gresham House Asset Management
  • MSCI Inc.
  • North East Scotland Pension Fund
  • Promethean Investments LLP
  • Hermes Real Estate
  • Arjun Infrastructure Partners
  • TPG Europe LLP
  • Level E Research
  • Grosvenor Estates
  • HPS Investment Partners

Work highlights

Advised Gresham House Asset Management on the launch of the next vehicle in its flagship Sustainable Infrastructure platform.
Advised AI investment research platform Level E Research on UK and cross-border regulatory matters.
Advised the £4bn North East Scotland Pension Fund on its private fund investments.

Lawyers

Hall of Fame

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Andrew Akintewe

Next Generation Partners

Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.

Practice head

Andrew Akintewe

Other key lawyers

Paul McLaughlin; Bob Langridge