AKD
Having enlarged its practice in recent years, both through organic growth and lateral hires, AKD is increasingly well-equipped to handle a growing amount of work from fund managers, as well as through referrals from international law firms. The 'pragmatic and commercial' Jevgeniy Nesch has extensive experience advising on the establishment of regulated and unregulated alternative investment funds, and is 'particularly strong on transactions where German law concepts and intricacies are of importance'. Virginie Leroy co-heads the team alongside Nesch and has a well-rounded perspective on the fund life cycle, including ESG-related matters.
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Testimonials
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‘It is a well-resourced team that is diligent and responsive.’
‘Professional hands-on approach with great technical skills – get the things done.’
‘Virginie Leroy is great to work with – she is available and attentive.'
'Jevgeniy Nesch provides pragmatic and commercial advice. They are the standout partners we go to.’
‘Jevgeniy Nesch is particularly strong on transactions where German law concepts and intricacies are of importance.'
‘Jevgeniy Nesch is highly knowledgeable and responsive, well-connected and able to put clients into contact with the right people.'
Key clients
- Alberta Investment Management Corp.
- AECF (Africa Enterprise Challenge Fund)
- Azzurra Capital Management FZE
- Azzurra Capital Investments SCSp, SICAV-RAIF
- Bluefield Partners LLP / Revive Solar
- Green Capital Invest
- Energan
- Evoila
- INFIBA
- Interritus
- Jindal Group
- Lamar Developments
- Nivallion
- Peakside Capital Investors
- Pictet Alternative Advisors (Europe) S.A.
- Oxenwood
- ARB Investment Partners SCSp
- GreyStar Equity Partner Asia Pacific
- MBaer
Work highlights
- Assisted Azzurra Capital Investments on the structuring of a multi-compartment fund structure investing in high-quality PE.
- Advising on the establishment of a €150m RAIF fund for Bluefield Partners LLP, dedicated to investing in solar photovoltaic, wind, hydro, and storage technologies across Western Europe and the Nordics.
- Advised AIMCo, a large North American investment manager, on the establishment of a SIF sub-fund pursuing an opportunistic real estate investment strategy with elements of para-hotel services.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Virginie Leroy, Jevgeniy Nesch