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During its life cycle, a fund can be exposed to many events that can create opportunities or increase risks. These can range from the introduction of new or complex regulatory policies, to restructurings, or changes in the underlying investment climate. The Funds & Investment Management Practice is a specialist integrated practice which combines both fund formation capabilities and regulatory practice in one practice.
Backed by a united, seamless legal resource in the Rajah & Tann Asia network, our clients benefit from our ability to swiftly assemble response teams across multiple jurisdictions to provide full-service support.
We are an integrated specialist practice with a focus on both fund formations and regulatory practice. Our interdisciplinary lawyers provide advice to investment advisors, fund managers, and funds industry players on the application of local regulations on investment funds. Our team also guides clients on fund structure and terms, restructuring, and negotiations with potential investors, while serving as ongoing counsel to pooled investment funds, particularly in the private funds space.
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Variable Capital Companies Grant Scheme Extended for Another Two Years Until 15 January 2025
To encourage the continued adoption of the variable capital company (“VCC“) as Singapore domiciled investment funds, and to provide further financial support in the setting up of new VCCs, MAS announced on 13 January 2023 that it would extend the validity period of the VCCGS for two years from 16 January 2023 to 15 January 2025 (both dates inclusive). Read more about it here.
Full Suite of Services and Areas of Expertise
Structuring, Formation and Establishment of Investment Funds
Our team specialises in the structuring, formation, and establishment of both onshore and offshore investment funds that traverse a broad range of investment strategies and asset classes. This includes hedge funds, private equity funds, venture capital funds, real estate funds, hybrid funds and fund of ones. We can advise on all aspects of local and regional securities law, including ongoing compliance and business conduct requirements.
Regulatory Advice for Fund Management Businesses
A key pillar of our team’s integrated practice is the focus on ensuring fund management businesses are compliant with local regulatory laws. Seasoned in advising fund management houses pursuing a diverse array of business models, we are the team of choice for the establishment and ongoing maintenance of fund management businesses in the region.
Fund Management and Investment Advisory Services
We frequently advise on the provision of fund management and investment advisory services to assist our clients in effectively managing funds across a range of asset classes, including private equities, hedge funds, real estate funds and venture capital. Our clients range from fund managers of global institutions to principal-backed and start-up managers.
We also act in the application for fund management licences and ongoing filings, while offering advice on all aspects of securities law which a fund manager is subjected to.
Negotiation of Managed Account Mandates / Investments into Investment Funds
Our representation services extend to acting for institutional investors and private investors in the negotiation of managed account mandates, and investing in investment funds, particularly for private equity funds and real estate funds.
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Recognition
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Band 1 - Investment Funds (Singapore)Chambers Asia-Pacific (2024)
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Tier 1 - Investment Funds (Singapore)The Legal 500 Asia Pacific (2024)
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Highly Recommended - Investment Funds (Singapore)Asialaw Profiles (2024)
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"Rajah & Tann has a deep bench of experienced funds lawyers who are very in tune with the latest regulatory requirements and market trends."Chambers Asia-Pacific 2024 (Singapore)
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“Rajah & Tann’s distinctiveness stems from its fusion of expertise and innovation. The team’s strengths are rooted in its profound legal knowledge with practical problem-solving acumen, enabling it to deliver tailored legal solutions that address client’s needs."The Legal 500 Asia Pacific 2024 (Singapore)
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"The key strength of the team is their regulatory expertise as they provide deep regulatory experience for Singapore investment managers and financial institutions."The Legal 500 Asia Pacific 2024 (Singapore)
"Rajah & Tann provides practical and useful advice through the entire process, and the support provided has been instrumental to the successful conclusion of the deal. It is one of the most commercially-aware and mindful legal teams in Singapore that we’ve had the pleasure of working with.”
Our Funds & Investment Management Team
