Linklaters picks up its fair share of high quality work for a balanced mix of investors and managers which appreciate its positioning at the ‘cutting edge of fund-related legal technology’, as well as its ability to leverage support from across its pervasive global network on cross-border matters. Drawing upon ’strong technical knowledge and a deep understanding of the investment funds market’, team head Hibban Ahmed is particularly adept at advising on structuring and regulatory matters within the alternative space, work which has included a significant amount relating to open-ended real estate funds.
Testimonials
Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.
- 'Hibban Ahmed's understanding of the complexities and the changes in the regulatory environment for funds is unparalleled.'
- 'The team is responsive, technically very strong and clearly on top of latest market trends and developments (whether it be the latest market terms, fund structures or legal/regulatory developments).'
Key clients
- Hines
- Hassana Investment Company
Work highlights
- Advised CBRE Investment Management on the establishment and fundraising of CBRE Asia Value Partners VI, a $1.7bn real estate fund.
- Advised Hines on its pan-Asian flagship institutional investment fund.