Simmons & Simmons

Simmons & Simmons‘ funds practice advises managers overseeing a range of fund structures, including UCITS, NURS and the newly approved LTAF, assisting with the structuring and restructuring of funds and providing support for ongoing fund operations. On the regulatory front, the team advises on a myriad of regimes in the UK and Europe, including setting funds up to be sold across borders and providing guidance on marketing rules. Penny Miller leads the team, with her practice focused on regulatory issues concerning both products and governance within asset managers, while also spearheading the practice’s ESG efforts. Neil Simmonds and Mahrie Webb both advise asset managers on the formation and launch of fund structures and associated regulatory matters, while Catherine Weeks acts for clients seeking to establish cross-border operations, advising on SFDR and SMCR requirements and outsourcing issues.