Herbert Smith Freehills LLP

Investment Funds & Asset Management

Shantanu has a full-service funds practice ranging from fund structuring, fund formation (including public and private funds), client mandates and fund investments. He advises asset managers, institutional investors and investment funds in relation to such transactions across all asset classes, with a particular focus on private capital strategies.

Shantanu also advises asset managers on corporate matters (such as establishment or restructurings) and on regulatory issues, including ESG, sustainability and digitisation.

Shantanu has been recognized for his funds and asset management expertise and experience with ESG and sustainable investment. Alongside being regularly quoted in industry media, Shantanu frequently publishes on sustainability matters for the asset management industry. He is also on the ESG committees of several industry bodies (such Invest Europe, AIMA and AFME).

Publications ESA Joint Consultation Paper on ESG Disclosures key takeaways for asset managers Public Hearing on the Consultation Paper and Draft RTS on ESG Disclosures The Taxonomy Regulation: an overview Secondaries legal issues and risks