Addleshaw Goddard advises on a broad mix of GP and LP-side mandates across the ADGM, DIFC, and other key fund jurisdictions, handling structures ranging from private equity and venture capital to real estate, Shari’ah-compliant funds, and emerging tokenised vehicles. Philip Dowsett leads the practice and supports clients through the full fund life cycle, from establishment and structuring to downstream portfolio matters and exits.
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- We're mainly working with Philip Dowsett from the firm, and we've been working with him for many years now, across several firms that he transitioned through. We're very confident in his work, knowledge, value, efficiency, and dedication, and can't imagine working with another legal expert.
- ‘They are very good and commercially sound, experienced and giving quality advice.’
- ‘Philip Dowsett is a safe pair of hands and he is always bringing good advice to us.’
- ‘They understand the investment management, fund and VC industry in the MENA region very well.’
- ‘Philip Dowsett is an excellent Partner and has helped us navigate many deals and funds.’
Key clients
- ASCA Capital
- PlusVC
- Nuwa Capital
- EmiratesNBD
- Frontier Investment Management Partners
- CedarBridge Capital
- Unbound Advisors
- Humania Capital
- StonePine Capital Partners
- Realize Assets
- Safanad
- Reem Partners
- SNB Capital
- Vizier
- Delta Wealth Partners
Work highlights
Advised Realize Assets on the full spectrum of structuring, regulatory, documentation, and launch for its tokenised hedge fund.
Assisting SNB Capital with establishing the first-of-a-kind direct financing fund in KSA.
Avised Nuwa Capital on its first VC fund.
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Practice head
Philip Dowsett