Funds & Investment Management
Open-Ended Funds
Advising on the laws of the BVI, the Cayman Islands, Ireland, Jersey and Luxembourg, our global Funds & Investment Management team provides unrivalled legal advice on a full range of regulated and unregulated open-ended fund structures including hedge funds, fund of funds, master-feeder funds, liquid alternatives, credit funds and hybrid funds.
Open-Ended Funds
By providing advice in five of the leading fund domiciles, we have an unrivalled view of the global open-ended fund market and can leverage this unique perspective for the benefit of our clients.
Our multi-jurisdictional capability not only allows us to provide unbiased advice when guiding clients to the most appropriate domicile in which to structure their open-ended fund or establish an investment manager, but also gives our clients the advantage of working with a single team capable of advising on a variety of cross-border structures and transactions.
Our lawyers have extensive experience across the full range of regulated and unregulated open-ended fund structures, including:
- Hedge funds
- Fund of funds
- Master-feeder funds
- Liquid alternatives
- Credit funds
- Hybrid funds
We act for a wide range of clients from large global financial institutions to start-up managers including:
- 7 out of the top 10 world's largest single managers
- 17 out of the 20 largest European hedge fund managers
- 7 out of the 8 largest Asian hedge fund managers
In addition, we are uniquely placed to provide specialised fiduciary, administration and compliance services to open-ended funds and their managers from key global financial centres. We also advise on the distribution of these funds through the Maples Group's Global Registration Services.
Related Contacts
KNOWLEDGE
- ELTIF 2 A Welcome Communication on the Draft RTS from the European Commission 11 April 2024
- EMIR REFIT - Impact on Irish Investment Funds 11 April 2024
- New CSSF Circular on NAV Calculation Error and Other Breaches 04 April 2024
- Considerations for Canadian Managers Operating Non-Canadian Funds 26 March 2024
- Panoramic Fund Finance Cayman Islands: 2024 20 March 2024
NEWS & DEALS
- Maples Group Advises on US$822 Million Fund Formation by South Korean Private Equity Firm 08 March 2024
- Maples Group Wins at 2024 Hedgeweek European Awards 23 February 2024
- Maples Group Announces 2024 Global Partner and Of Counsel Promotions 20 February 2024
- Maples Group "Top Class" and "Go to Firm" According to 2024 Chambers Global Guide 15 February 2024
- Maples is Ireland's Leading Funds Practice for 11th Consecutive Year 14 February 2024