CMS
Client SatisfactionAdvising throughout the lifecycle of funds, CMS‘ Italian practice covers fund formation, regulatory and transactional work. The group covers a wide range of investment funds, including UCITs; and it is particularly specialised in alternative funds, such as private equity, real estate, and energy infrastructure funds, as well as hedge, venture capital, and credit and debt funds. The department is jointly led by Paolo Bonolis, who acts for funds on regulatory and transactional matters, while Andrea Arcangeli specialises in alternative investment funds. Alfredo Gravagnuolo also advises on investment fund regulation matters.
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Key clients
- AIMCo (Alberta Investment Management Corporation)
- Heritage Capital Partners
- ENPACL (Ente Nazionale Previdenza e Assistenza Consulenti del Lavoro)
- Optimum Asset Management
Work highlights
- Assisted AIMCo in relation to a partnership with Pinebridge Benson Elliot LLP and the launch of a real estate alternative fund managed by Europa Risorse SGR.
- Assisted Heritage Capital Partners with the launch of a new fintech fund of funds.
Lawyers
Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Paolo Bonolis, Andrea Arcangeli