Specialising in the financial services sectors, Simmons & Simmons‘ partnership group has strengths in advising individuals and partnership structures on strategic partnerships, wealth management transactions, setting up LLPs, restructuring, and acquisitions, to name a few. Ania Rontaler leads the department and concentrates on UK and US asset management companies, assisting with partnership arrangements, conversions, and member exits. David Hicks, who joined the team in January 2023 from Charles Russell Speechlys LLP, focuses on non-contentious matters for asset and wealth management partnerships, while Martin Shah has expertise in advising on tax matters relating to partnerships and LLPs both domestically and internationally.
Key clients
- Kestrel Partners LLP
- First Sentier Investors
- Veritas Asset Management LLP
- Zeno Equity Partners LLP
- BlueBay Asset Management LLP
Work highlights
- Assisted in the strategic partnership with AlbaCore Capital Group in November 2023, acting for First Sentier Investors.
- Acted for the shareholders of Amicus Wealth on the sale to 7IM, including in relation to the interests they took in the 7IM group.
- Advising BlueBay Asset Management LLP on various matters, including in relation to their LLP.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Ania Rontaler