Withers Worldwide

We have broad experience in the funds industry and international investment community, working with individuals, fund managers and institutions alike.  We combine this in-depth knowledge with our international tax structuring capability to provide a unique and fully comprehensive legal service. 

We advise on the most appropriate vehicle and jurisdiction and create custom funds for individual investors, or investor groups and help devise appropriate structures for funds aimed at international distribution to both private and institutional investors.

Our services encompass advice on all aspects of the creation of investment vehicles, middle and back office functions, as well as regulatory issues, administration and compliance.  We negotiate master and netting agreements, confirmations and prime brokerage arrangements.  Our experience extends to the underlying investments, including derivative products.

With offices in Europe, the US and Asia, together with lawyers qualified in BVI/Cayman, we have a unique wide-angle lens on funds' creation across jursidctions for a tax-diverse range of investors and principals.