Investment funds

Mourant

Mourant advises clients from across the spectrum of asset managers, including real estate, private equity and credit funds, assisting with the launch of a range of structures, and providing support through to the realisation of assets. Joel Hernandez and Ben Robins lead the group, acting for a roster of real estate and private equity clients, with the former noted for advising sovereign wealth and pension funds on investments in UK assets. Alistair Horn leads on crypto-asset investments, with Alex Henderson focusing on advising private equity and VC clients on the launch and day-to-day operation of their platforms. Daniel Birtwistle maintains a private equity and real estate practice, while Felicia De Laat advises impact investors on sustainable investments.

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Testimonials

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'Mourant in my opinion is the leading investment fund team in Jersey. The team at Mourant is exceptional from the top down and the partners lead by example.'
'I have worked with Alex Henderson on several matters with various levels of complexity and structuring, and he has always delivered exceptional service while being commercially minded. He has a unique balance of excellent knowledge base and relationship management, which is rare to find.'
'Mourant have a team with extensive knowledge and experience in Jersey and great connectivity to other law firms and jurisdictions.'
'Ben Robins is an exceptionally knowledgeable lawyer who stands out because of his hands-on approach and availability to deal with anything quickly and efficiently.'
'The Mourant team acts for top drawer clients on a wide range of deals, so you can always be confident they will have the necessary expertise.'
'Dan Birtwistle is responsive, knowledgeable and to the point, and always brings a sense of humour to work. Alistair Horn is thoughtful and commercial.'
'Partner-led, friendly and very responsive team. Knowledgeable and if an answer is not immediately known, someone in the wider team will have had experience.'
'Ben Robins is responsive and commercial. Retains knowledge of a matter running for years with impressive detail, which is reassuring.'

Key clients

Vitol
Nuveen Fund Management (Jersey) Limited
Heim Global Investor AS
Macquarie Group
Tritax Management LLP
MV Advisers LLP
Leon Capital
CVC Capital Partners
Signal Capital Partners
Lifestyle Hospitality Capital (LHC) Group
Whaivu Capital
BlackRock
Aberdeen Corporate Services Limited
Abrdn Asia Income Fund
UBS AG
Cornerstone Private Equity LLP
Stonehage Fleming Investment Management Limited

Work highlights

Advised CVC Capital Partners on the launch of its ninth flagship fund, CVC Capital Partners IX, the largest ever buyout fund by a private equity firm, which closed with commitments of €26bn.
Advised Heim in connection with the launch and first close of its flagship UK residential real estate development fund, Heim UK Residential Fund.
Advised BlackRock in its acquisition of growth and venture debt financing provider, Kreos Capital.

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