Collas Crill
Collas Crill supports fund managers in a number of niche areas - including medicinal cannabis and cryptocurrency assets - and is growing its ties to the South African funds market, while also continuing to advise on fund formations and regulatory matters, including GFSC investigations. Wayne Atkinson heads the team, advising fund managers on capital raising, fund formation and ongoing management, with particular expertise in sustainable funds. Gareth Morgan has in-depth knowledge of the South African funds market, assisting clients with regulatory applications and the setting up of cross-border structures. Consultant Paul Wilkes counts hedge, private equity, venture capital and real estate fund managers among his clients.
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Testimonials
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'The team at Collas Crill has a diversity of background, knowledge and experience that sets it apart from other, bigger firms. The people come from various jurisdictions, giving a breadth of experience unusual for a smaller team. When billing they do not simply use the quote as a "starting point" and work upwards but rather bill for work done allowing for cost savings where information is provided in such a way that less work/versions are required.'
'The team has good contacts with firms in other jurisdictions allowing for multi-jurisdictional work to be undertaken in a collaborative manner.'
'Wayne Atkinson's laid back manner with clients belies his tenacity in ensuring that work is completed on time, on budget and to a high quality.'
'Gareth Morgan's innovative attitude works well with complex or unusual fund structures. Gareth is a "go-to" person who has worked on a number of firsts for the jurisdiction.'
'An engaging and helpful team that is solution driven and client focused.'
'Wayne Atkinson has an approachable manner which resonates with clients and is underpinned with a comprehensive understanding of the mechanics of regulation and fund structuring.'
Key clients
- Dowgate Wealth Limited
- Vega Investment Technologies Limited
- The Applehill Group
- Blacknode Limited
- SA Alpha PCC Limited
- Jacobi Investment Funds PCC Limited
- Oleada Capital Guernsey Limited
- Freedom Asset Management Limited
- RAW Capital Partners
- Marlborough International Management Limited
- Darwin Property Investment Management Limited
- Riverside Capital Limited
- The Channel Islands Property Fund Limited
- Ravenscroft Investment Management Limited
- White Star Capital Group (Venture Capital Group)
- Cazenove Capital Management Limited
- Rangemore Advisory Limited
- Seek Ventures GP Limited
- Sanlam Investments UK Limited
- Sygnia Group
- MJ Hudson
- Resolute Capital Partners Ltd
- IP Global Limited
Work highlights
- Advised on the establishment and authorisation of Vega Alternative Investments PCC, a multicell, multistrategy fund with a focus on alternatives.
- Assisted with the launch of Dowgate Wealth, a Guernsey closed-ended fund which is to be listed on the Alternative Investment Market of the London Stock Exchange.
- Instructed by Singapore-based IP Global to assist with the establishment of a new real estate investment fund to invest in real estate assets and projects, predominantly in the UK.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Wayne Atkinson