The team at Stephenson Harwood is well-versed in advising domestic and foreign financial institutions on the structuring and creation of close-ended private investment funds. Working under the leadership of Julien Vandenbussche, who specialises in fund formation, the group is also home to the 'commercial, responsive and thoughtful' Ngowari Adikibi, who is dual-qualified in France and the UK and was promoted to the partnership in 2023.
Testimonials
Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.
‘They are experts in the PE fund formation practice and are very knowledgeable as to how the regulatory framework and industry operates. They are solution-driven and practical with due regard to the client's needs and the regulatory and commercial background.’
‘Ngowari Adikibi knows her stuff and delivers timely and practical legal advice. She's knowledgeable, excellent attention to detail and professional. She has proven to be a commercial, responsive and thoughtful adviser in our dealings with her over the years.’
‘Very good communication between fund and tax specialists. The service provided is top notch (availability, teaching, etc.)'
Key clients
- Eurazeo Investment Management
- Bpifrance Investissement
- ODDO Private Equity
- Swen Capital Partners
- Albarest Partners
- Access Capital Partners
- SPE Capital
- Mirova
- Andera Partners
- AXA France
- Founders Future
Work highlights
- Advised AXA in its capacity as sponsor on its €100m investment in Regenerative Agri Fund, a PE fund managed by Tikehau IM seeking €300 million for its first closing.
- Advised SPE Capital on the creation and ongoing operation of SPE AIF I, L.P. (private equity fund).
- Advised Swen Capital Partners on the establishment of their last mezzanine debt fund, Swen Mezz Flex 3, FPCI, seeking €250m of commitments.
Lawyers
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Julien Vandenbussche