Acting for a variety of Jersey-domiciled funds, Carey Olsen assists clients with formation and fundraising processes, and advises on the closing of fund structures. Robert Milner, whose clients range from boutique managers to international funds, and who has experience in the setup of Jersey vehicles, leads the team alongside James Mulholland, a specialist in advising private equity and real estate funds. Daniel O’Connor brings additional expertise in the launch, structuring, and winding up of real estate vehicles, while Christopher Griffin is a key contact regarding the regulatory aspects of fund launches and transactions, including joint ventures. Claire Le Quesne, who was made partner in July 2023, acts for a range of listed and non-listed funds on structuring and restructuring matters.

Mourant advises clients from across the spectrum of asset managers, including real estate, private equity and credit funds, assisting with the launch of a range of structures, and providing support through to the realisation of assets. Joel Hernandez and Ben Robins lead the group, acting for a roster of real estate and private equity clients, with the former noted for advising sovereign wealth and pension funds on investments in UK assets. Alistair Horn leads on crypto-asset investments, with Alex Henderson focusing on advising private equity and VC clients on the launch and day-to-day operation of their platforms. Daniel Birtwistle maintains a private equity and real estate practice, while Felicia De Laat advises impact investors on sustainable investments.

Ogier supports clients working across a broad spectrum of asset classes, including real estate and infrastructure, hedge and private equity funds, as well as an increasing following amongst VC funds. The group advises on formation and restructuring processes, in addition to regulatory requirements. Practice head Niamh Lalor is noted for her work on both private equity and venture capital fund formations and capital raisings. Emily Haithwaite focuses primarily on private equity funds, advising across the lifecycle of fund structures and also acting for investors looking to invest in Jersey vehicles, with Sophie Reguengo handling both real estate and private equity matters. Matt McManus, partner as of May 2024, and Alexandra O’Grady are recommended for matters concerning fund launches, closings and regulatory obligations affecting their day-to-day operations, including AML regulations.

Appleby supports clients at the formation, financing and restructuring stages of the fund lifecycles and is also well positioned to advise on Jersey’s private funds regime and other regulatory requirements. Andrew Weaver leads the group, offering expertise in real estate, hedge, and private equity fund matters, advising on day-to-day issues and regulatory challenges. Paul Worsnop advises clients looking to launch fund structures and fundraising, with particular experience in the technology sector.

Bedell Cristin‘s funds team is particularly adept at advising real estate funds, including investment syndicates and joint ventures, and is also noted for its advice to Middle Eastern managers on the structuring of Sharia-compliant investment vehicles. Martin Paul heads the group, advising a client base of private equity and real estate funds on their transactional activities, while Richard Le Liard is the key contact for regulatory issues, ranging from Jersey’s AML regime to international tax compliance and data protection.

Collas Crill provides ‘friendly and practical advice’ to new fund managers, including family offices looking to set up tailored structures to manage private wealth, with expertise in fund launch, financing, and investor-side challenges. Practice head Sam Sturrock ‘goes beyond the expectations’ when assisting both institutional and private fund clients, advising on the structuring of JPUTs, private equity and VC vehicles and supporting them across their lifecycles.

Maples Group is the first port of call for several Middle Eastern fund managers, advising on vehicles targeting a range of asset classes including real estate, private equity and venture capital, among others. The practice is led by ‘safe pair of hands’ Simon Hopwood, a specialist in the structuring of REITs and Sharia-compliant funds, and Tim Morgan, who acts for private equity clients in relation to fund launches and restructurings, with additional expertise in regulatory and tax requirements.

Walkers supports clients looking to launch fund structures in Jersey, advising on the setup of innovative investment vehicles for established players and new entrants to the market. Jersey managing partner Jonathan Heaney spearheads the funds practice, assisting private equity funds with new launches and also advising on BVI law. Dilmun Leach provides ‘good technical insights’ on a range of asset classes, including real estate, private equity and debt funds, providing advice on the restructuring of funds and regulatory requirements. Made up to partner in July 2023, Tatiana Collins acts for funds across their lifecycle, from launch to liquidation.