As a ‘very knowledgeable team with a great understanding of key market sectors’, Brodies LLP’s multidisciplinary offering has a vast geographical reach that attracts instructions from marquee clients, particularly handling fund formations for investment managers as well as fund finance work. A large proportion of the team’s work is linked to the infrastructure space, and its client list includes a range of large public sector pension funds and major financial institutions. Andrew Akintewe is a ‘phenomenal funds lawyer’ who ’consistently delivers commercial advice backed with sound analysis on fund establishments across different asset classes’. Paul McLaughlin is highly reputed for his knowledge of SLPs, and Alan Knowles is a key port of call for financial institutions seeking fund finance advice, while Bob Langridge provides fund structuring, cross-border and international tax expertise. Matt Goldbeck has supported on a wealth of fund formation and fund closing mandates.
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‘Andrew Akintewe is a phenomenal funds lawyer. He is integral to our fund establishments across different asset classes and our most trusted fund counsel. He consistently delivers commercial advice backed with sound analysis and a wealth of funds and regulatory experience.’
‘Nothing is too much for the team. Andrew Akintewe and Matt Goldbeck are unflappable.’
‘Very knowledgeable team with a great understanding of key market sectors.’
‘People are responsive, acutely aware of timelines required.’
‘Alan Knowles and Jamie Nellany in particular work hard to ensure we jointly deliver for our clients. Speed of execution, easy to deal with and always helpful with constructive solutions.’
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 British Sustainable Infrastructure Fund II LP on its successful final close at £450m.
- Advised AI investment research platform Level E Research on UK and cross-border regulatory matters.
- Advised Promethean Investments on further vehicles in its Fund 3 platform.
Lawyers
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Next generation partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Matt Goldbeck
Practice head
Andrew Akintewe
Other key lawyers
Paul McLaughlin; Alan Knowles; Bob Langridge; Matt Goldbeck; Jamie Nellany