England - London • Investment fund formation and management

A&O Shearman

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A&O Shearman‘s hedge funds practice centres on the launch, restructuring and re-domiciliation of funds with assets under management between $3-10bn, acting predominantly for fund managers but also investors. Practice head John Adams advises on the drafting of fund documentations and subsequent launches, and is also well versed in UK and EU regulatory regimes. Associate Jessica Brown assists both funds and investors with M&A transactions in addition to supporting the formation and ongoing operation of funds.

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Key clients

  • Prosperity Capital Management
  • TT International
  • Attestor Limited
  • TRG Management LP
  • Maverick Capital LP
  • Steadfast Management LP
  • Red Kite Management
  • Orbimed Advisors LLC

Work highlights

  • Advised Prosperity Capital Management on the potential restructuring and re-domiciliation of multiple hedge funds.
  • Advised Attestor Limited on multiple matters relating to its flagship hedge fund, as well as its various investing entities and downstream deals.
  • Advised Orbimed Advisors LLC in relation to its two UK-listed funds, Worldwide Healthcare Trust PLC, and the Biotech Growth Trust PLC.

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

John Adams

Other key lawyers

Jessica Brown