Our Expertise
Our fund formation practice regularly represents general partners and sponsors in the setting up and operation of multi-jurisdictional fund structures, including complex continuation fund structures. We have advised on the establishments of funds of all types and sizes – venture capital funds, private equity funds, hedge funds, mutual funds, debt funds, infrastructure funds, real estate funds, and so on.
We advise on structuring the fund in an optimal, tax efficient, and legally compliant manner. We have experience drafting, negotiating, and finalising the fund documentation including the private placement memorandum, limited partners agreement, trust deed, investment management agreement, investment advisor agreement, and contribution agreement.
We assist with the preparation of the applications to be filed with regulators in India, including the Securities and Exchange Board of India and Reserve Bank of India, for registration of alternative investment funds (AIFs) including GIFT City AIFs, offshore pooling vehicles, foreign venture capital investors (FVCIs), and foreign portfolio investors (FPIs).
We also advise the general partners and managers of funds on on-going compliance and reporting as well as governance matters, structuring team carried interest vehicles, and co-investment arrangements.