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Fund Formation & Structuring
AZJ Legal advises clients on the establishment, structuring, and governance of investment funds across a range of asset classes and jurisdictions, with particular experience in the establishment and operations of Gibraltar funds.
We act for managers, sponsors, and anchor investors in both regulated and unregulated fund vehicles.
Services include advising on fund jurisdiction and regulatory classification (including AIFMD and NPPR), preparing fund documentation (such as private placement memoranda, LPAs, and side letters), and establishing general partner and management company structures.
AZJ Legal also supports clients with fund launches in Gibraltar, the UK, and selected offshore jurisdictions, and is experienced in working with service providers including fund administrators, custodians, and compliance consultants.
The firm brings a pragmatic, investor-focused approach to fund structuring, with particular emphasis on control, cost-efficiency, and long-term sustainability.
AZJ Legal advises on a wide range of fund structures, including limited partnerships, unit trusts, companies limited by shares, and hybrid vehicles. We support clients with the formation of both regulated and unregulated funds across the UK, Gibraltar, and selected offshore jurisdictions. Our advice covers jurisdiction selection, regulatory classification, and commercial structuring to suit the fund’s investment strategy and investor profile.
Yes. AZJ Legal has deep experience in Gibraltar fund formation, including the establishment of Experienced Investor Funds (“EIFs”) and unregulated private schemes. We advise on fund authorisation (where required), fund structuring, and ongoing legal compliance, working closely with and local service providers, such a fund administrators, accountants, and auditors.
An Experienced Investor Fund (EIF) is a regulated fund designed for sophisticated or high-net-worth investors and benefits from fast-track approval procedures under Gibraltar’s EIF regime. An unregulated private fund, by contrast, does not require regulatory authorisation and is typically used for closely held, family office, or co-investment vehicles. AZJ Legal advises on the suitability and implementation of each option based on the fund’s objectives
AZJ Legal drafts and negotiates all key fund documents, including private placement memoranda, limited partnership agreements (LPAs), subscription agreements, side letters, and management or advisory agreements. We also establish general partner and management company entities, ensuring that all documentation aligns with the fund’s regulatory status, commercial terms, and investor expectations.
Yes. In addition to our work on Gibraltar funds, AZJ Legal advises on UK fund structures and cross-border fund launches involving multiple jurisdictions. We coordinate with tax advisers and local counsel where necessary and assist with regulatory compliance, fund marketing restrictions (including NPPR), and contractual arrangements across jurisdictions.
AZJ Legal acts for fund managers, sponsors, anchor investors, and family offices seeking to establish bespoke investment vehicles. We bring a pragmatic, investor-focused approach to fund formation, with an emphasis on control, cost-efficiency, and long-term sustainability. Our clients range from first-time managers and private capital platforms to institutional sponsors launching niche or jurisdiction-specific vehicles.