England - London • Investment fund formation and management
Herbert Smith Freehills LLP
Recommended for dispensing ‘technically sound’ advice, Herbert Smith Freehills LLP’s team is well versed in handling GP-side and LP-side matters for sovereign wealth funds. The firm exhibits deep knowledge in infrastructure funds and energy sector related work. The practice is led by Tim West, and Jonathan Blake and Stephen Newby are also recommended.
Legal 500 Editorial commentary
Testimonials
Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.
‘Team are really interested in our sector and act in a collaborative, commercial way rather than seeing counterparties as adversaries. They don't get stuck in legal theory - pragmatic in approach.’
‘Stephen Newby takes the time to chat through issues and really understand the problem/matter at hand before providing a quote, and will raise issues as part of the RFP process, even before he knows he has the work, which demonstrates genuine interest in building a long term relationship. Very down to earth and a great sounding board.’
‘Technically sound and practical advice and good collaboration across jurisdictions’
‘Dedicated and talented people. Great service all round’
‘Stephen Newby is a stand out - one of the best in the industry’
Key clients
- Acacia Research Corporation
- AEW Europe LLP
- Baillie Gifford & Co
- Balance Legal Capital LLP
- BNP Paribas Asset Management
- Cabot Square Capital LLP
- Cinven Partners LLP
- CNIC Corporation Limited
- CVC Capital Partners
- Fidelity Investments Inc.
- Floreat Private Limited
- HarbourVest Partners (UK) Limited
- Hastings Investment Management Limited
- HSBC Global Asset Management (UK) Limited
- Insight Investment Management
- JPMorgan Asset Management
- KKR & Co. Inc.
- Local Pensions Partnership Investments Ltd
- M&G Investment Management Limited
- Moorfield Group Limited
- Neuberger Berman Private Equity
- Niam Private Equity
- Orchard Street Investment Management LLP
- Pala Investments Limited
- Permira
- Quadria Capital
- Signature Group
- Stichting DNGB Fonds II
- Sustainable Development Capital
- Tristan Capital Partners
- Vista Equity Partner
Work highlights
- Acted for JGGI on a proposed combination with JPE pursuant to a scheme of reconstruction under section 110 of the Insolvency Act 1986
- Advised HRL Morrison & Co's open-ended global infrastructure fund on their partnership with Innagreen Investment to acquire energy assets globally.
- Assisted Alberta Investment Management Corporation in relation to the establishment of a joint venture for investment in UK battery storage assets, including advising on the development documentation.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Tim West