General Counsel
We act as external general counsel for independent investment firms. We have our roots in the financial services industry and understand the need for investment firms to have day-to-day legal support.
Specialist Legal Services
We are a boutique law firm which specifically caters for the needs of the independent investment firms.
Independent Investment Firms
We are dedicated to providing expert legal services to investment managers, family offices and fund managers.
Funds & Investment Structures
We have expertise in all aspects of establishing and servicing offshore funds and investment structures.
Who we are
What we do
Our experience
Who we are
AZJ Legal is a boutique law firm with offices in London and Gibraltar.
We were founded in 2017 to meet market demand for a practice with industry specific experience and knowledge of the legal, regulatory and commercial challenges facing family offices, independent wealth managers and fund managers.
We are comprised of experienced lawyers focused on providing tailored legal services to the independent investment manager community. We advise on both the law of England and Gibraltar through our respective offices.
What we do
- AZJ Legal provides a range of tailored legal services to independent investment managers, family offices and fund managers who require on-going legal services to support and grow their respective businesses.
- Specific focus on servicing independent investment firms.
- Unique way of working with clients, offering a variety of services.
- Bespoke fee models based on each client’s requirements.
- Onshore and Offshore – offices in UK and Gibraltar.
Our experience
- We know your business
Our major strength and uniqueness come from the fact that we understand the legal, regulatory and commercial challenges faced by independent investment firms.
- Industry Experience
The majority of our practitioners have previously worked in senior in-house positions at recognised firms operating in the financial services industry.
- Expert Advice
Our team consists of carefully selected high-level senior barristers, solicitors and lawyers who have expertise in a specific legal sector which benefits our clients.
Anthony Jimenez
Partner & Founder
Anthony is an English and Gibraltar qualified lawyer and focuses on general corporate law, funds and investment structures.
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Peter Young
Partner
Peter is an English and Gibraltar qualified solicitor and specialises in corporate tax, corporate law, funds and investment structures.
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Tammy Perlich
Practice Manager
Tammy was a qualified barrister and solicitor in Canada and now manages AZJ Legal in both Gibraltar and the United Kingdom
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Ian Hardee
English Solicitor
Ian is a qualified English solicitor specialising in financial transactions, banking and regulatory law.
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Tim Russell
English Solicitor
Tim is a qualified English solicitor, Employment Judge, and CEDR Meditator, and specialises in employment law and civil litigation.
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Andrew Ramage
Director
Andrew is a qualified Chartered Accountant and was previously the CFO of a large London-based independent wealth advisory firm.
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Leila Chaundry
Risk and Compliance Manager
Leila is a Law Society Accredited Advanced Risk and Compliance Practitioner, Law Society trained Lexcel Consultant and a Fellow of the Institute of Paralegals.
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Regulation
Investment firms must maintain a sound system of compliance controls to undertake their duties, obligations and responsibilities effectively under the relevant regulatory regime.
Authorisation
A business which intends to provide regulated investment services in or from within the United Kingdom will be required to obtain and apply for the appropriate authorisation from the Financial Conduct Authority prior to undertaking any regulated activity.
Funds
Funds and collective investment schemes continue to be popular investment products for investors, and have proved a successful medium for raising and collecting assets for investment firms.
Employment
We advise on employment matters in a straightforward manner, and tailored to the specific needs and circumstances of an investment firm.
Corporate Transactions
Investment firms are entrepreneurial cores which attract talented, innovative, and commercially driven members and clients. This naturally leads to a steady flow of corporate transactions.
Investment & Wealth Structuring
Investment firms commonly have clients who require some form of asset holding legal structure, be it in a personal or business capacity, from which they invest and hold their assets.
Private Client Solutions
Investment firms often require support and guidance in finding sophisticated and inventive solutions within the financial services arena for their HNWI and UHNWI clients.