Bryan Cave represents investors, funds and their advisors in private investment funds, including private equity funds, venture capital funds, mezzanine funds, hedge funds, distressed funds, fund-of-funds and real estate funds. We regularly counsel clients on fund formation and structuring issues and the various issues that arise on an ongoing basis following formation.
Funds operate in a rapidly evolving industry where expertise, speed and efficiency are rewarded. Members of the fund formation team assist investors, funds and their advisors with a variety of interrelated business and legal issues, including:
- Structuring the fund and identifying and addressing specific tax issues that may arise so that the fund is structured in a tax efficient manner;
- Preparing appropriate offering materials and formation documents;
- Understanding current market terms and conditions;
- Negotiating with or on behalf of potential investors;
- Addressing securities compliance issues;
- Designing and implementing appropriate compensation arrangements for the fund’s management;
- Providing guidance with respect to fund raising activities;
- Litigating the termination of managers and the liquidation of the fund.
Funds and their advisors rely on Bryan Cave in all stages of their growth for legal advice. Our comprehensive services provide the legal advice and business acumen funds, their advisors and investors need at every phase of the fund’s growth.