Clifford Chance

Clifford Chance is a popular address for investment companies, financial institutions, asset managers, insurance companies and private investors in connection with the structuring and launch of investment funds, which includes tax structuring as well as investment law matters. Marco Simonis and Sonya Pauls are among the key contacts here. The team is well versed in German, Luxembourg and English fund structures, while investors also benefit from regulatory expertise. These competencies are frequently drawn on in the context of alternative assets such as real estate, infrastructure, private equity and private debt. Cross-border aspects pertaining to international funds are routinely covered thanks to the cooperation with the international network. In January 2024, the team strengthened its expertise in fund tax structuring and fund investments with the addition of Stefan Herr from PwC Legal (PricewaterhouseCoopers Legal AG Rechtsanwaltsgesellschaft); the latter is experienced in supporting investment funds, asset managers, institutional investors and family offices.