Investment Fund Financing
Overview
Overview
Our global fund finance lawyers advise fund sponsors, fund managers, banks and non-bank lenders on fund finance transactions involving funds established in the British Virgin Islands, Cayman Islands, Guernsey, Jersey and Luxembourg.
Senior-led and execution-focused, we provide clear and commercial advice on complex cross-border and offshore fund finance transactions across the full fund lifecycle. Our team has deep experience across subscription finance, NAV financing, GP financing and other forms of fund-level financing.
We act as trusted offshore counsel to leading banks, non-bank lenders and global fund sponsors. We work closely with onshore counsel on both lender-side and sponsor-side fund finance transactions.
Supporting fund finance across the fund lifecycle
We support clients on fund finance from early stage fund formation through ongoing operations, refinancing, restructuring and exit or liquidity events.
Our fund finance experience includes:
- subscription credit facilities, subscription credit lines and capital call facilities
- NAV financing and NAV facilities, including hybrid facilities
- GP financing, GP loans and other forms of fund-level leverage
- investor-level and LP financing
- security and investor arrangements
- refinancing, amendments and restructuring
- ongoing fund finance advice and enforcement strategy
- liquidity and structured finance solutions
Our jurisdictional capability
Cayman Islands
The pre-eminent jurisdiction for private equity and hedge fund formation, particularly for North American and Asian fund managers.
British Virgin Islands
A popular jurisdiction for international investment funds, offering flexible and cost-effective structures that are familiar to investors globally.
Jersey
A leading jurisdiction for private equity, venture capital and real estate funds, with particular strength in structures for investment into UK real estate.
Guernsey
A leading international finance centre for private capital and alternative investment funds, including private equity, infrastructure, debt and real estate.
Luxembourg
The pre-eminent jurisdiction for private equity and hedge fund formation among European fund managers.
Why Mourant?
We work side by side with you, offering clarity and confidence at every step
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Unrivalled expertise
Decades of experience advising on complex fund structures in our home jurisdictions.
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Seamless global support
We work closely with your lead counsel, administrators and tax advisors.
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Commercially minded lawyers
Our lawyers understand market norms and bring a solutions-first approach.
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Genuine partnership
With a client-first approach our clients can depend on us to deliver the best outcomes for them, every step of the way.
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Award-winning service
Recognised as a leading funds practice by Chambers, Legal 500 and IFLR1000.
One firm. Global reach
With over 900 experts across nine offices in top financial hubs, we bring local insight and expertise to every interaction.
Key contacts
key contacts
Alex Last
Brad Hillson
Catherine Pham
Joel Hernandez
Lara Forte
Frances Watson
James Broad
Craig Luton
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