Investment funds
International and South African asset managers, major financial institutions, investment coporates and development finance institutions have turned to our dedicated Investment Funds Practice to devise their domestic and offshore private equity and hedge fund structures and to refine the legalities of alternative fund marketing and documentation.
We have mastered the complexities of alternative fund structures and documentation under both English law and South African law. We also have significant experience advising on ancillary fund agreements such as prime brokerage mandates, administration agreements and derivative agreements. Complementary advice and assistance includes resolving South African exchange control issues, financial services compliance and the regulatory requirements applicable to collective investment schemes. Through our Tax Division, we also advise on South African tax aspects of fund structuring as well as international tax implications. We also frequently advise on funds’ domestic investment transactions as well as cross border transactions throughout Africa.
Our products and services
- Alternative investment fund structuring and establishment including private equity, hedge and property funds established both domestically and offshore.
- Structuring of management and carry vehicles and various aspects relating to fund management and carried interest arrangements.
- South African regulatory concerns and exchange control.
- Fund raising and restrictions on financial promotions.
- Fund service provider agreements including prime brokers, custodians, administrators and compliance officers.
- Investment structuring, in particular structuring of cross border investments into Africa under English law.
We offer
- Private equity, hedge and property fund structures established in South Africa as well as in offshore jurisdictions for investment into South Africa and Africa.
- A dedicated Investment Funds Practice advising on all aspects of investment fund establishment and operation.