Daniel Birtwistle

Managing Partner, Jersey

"Absolutely outstanding"

Legal 500 UK

Overview

Overview

I am an investment funds specialist with over 30 years of experience in investment fund structuring and transactions. I have a focus on private equity funds and public and private property funds.

I became a Partner at the firm in 2004 and went on to lead the London office from 2006 to 2007.

I’m the Managing Partner of our Jersey office. This is my second time as Jersey Managing Partner. I’m also an Inclusion Leader and a member of our firm’s Inclusion Steering Group.

My clients include Actera Group, ARDIAN, BlackRock, Columbia Threadneedle Investments, the Goodman Group, Invision Private Equity, Savills Investment Management, Segulah, and Triton Partners.

Work Highlights

Advised fund managers on their regulatory obligations since before Jersey’s focus on alternative assets began.

Gave the Jersey legal advice for the first Expert Fund launched in Jersey in 2004 and have since advised on numerous fund launches, restructurings and migrations.

Gave the Jersey legal advice for the first Jersey Private Fund in 2017.

“Very client-focused, pragmatic, and commercial.”

Legal 500 UK 2027

“A true relationship partner. His overall view, commercial approach and market knowledge are second to none.”

Chambers and Partners UK 2027

“Daniel has always provided clear advice on fund matters and has an in-depth knowledge of our business and how the fund structures can achieve the best outcome in Jersey.”

Chambers and Partners UK 2027

“Dan Birtwistle is responsive, knowledgeable and to the point, and always brings a sense of humour to work.”

Legal 500 UK 2025

“Absolutely outstanding.”

Legal 500 UK 2022

Memberships

Jersey Law Society

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