Private Investment Funds

Expert Legal Guidance for Fund Formation, Structuring and Compliance

At One Legal Square, we understand the deal terms, market trends, and expectations of both sponsors and investors in the private investment funds space. Our dedicated private funds team brings extensive experience in fund structuring across multiple industries and jurisdictions, representing fund managers and investors throughout the UK and beyond.

Our breadth of expertise allows us to offer clients a single, trusted solution for raising and deploying capital. We keep our fund formation teams up-to-date with current market terms across all major asset classes and regions, ensuring your fund is structured competitively and efficiently.

We advise managers raising funds ranging from under £10 million to over £20 billion, with particular focus on:

  • Private equity
  • Real estate
  • Venture capital
  • Infrastructure
  • Fund-of-funds
  • Credit/debt
  • Impact and responsible investing
  • Emerging markets
  • Listed funds
  • Hedge funds

We also specialise in large-scale GP-led liquidity events, fund restructurings, separate managed accounts, secondaries, co-investment vehicles, hybrid funds, and complex incentive arrangements.

Working closely with our in-house knowledge management team, together with our tax, pensions, securities, banking, and financial services specialists, we provide comprehensive support at every stage of the fund lifecycle. Clients rely on us for:

  • Innovative tax planning and fund structuring
  • State-of-the-art fund documentation
  • Securities law and regulatory expertise
  • Ongoing compliance programs
  • Profit sharing, carried interest, and compensation arrangements
  • Investment Advisers Act and Investment Company Act compliance (where applicable)
  • Banking and financial services regulatory guidance
  • Up-to-date market terms and benchmarking
  • Marketing and placement strategies
  • LP/GP introductions and network access

For more information on how we can assist you with your private investment fund, or to discuss your specific requirements, reach out to us here.