FUND MANAGERS
Building robust platforms for investment management success
Whether you’re launching your first fund management business or expanding an established platform, we provide the legal and regulatory foundation you need to operate with confidence.
Our team understands that getting the structure right from the start saves time, costs, and regulatory headaches down the line.
You need the right platform and the right FCA rgulatory solution.
Optimized structuring solutions
We help you choose and implement the most effective legal structure for your specific business model and growth plans. Our approach considers both immediate operational needs and long-term strategic objectives.
- Partnership structures (LLPs) for tax-efficient profit sharing and operational flexibility
- Limited companies for institutional credibility and structured governance
- General partner entities for fund complexes requiring sophisticated ownership arrangements
- Hosting arrangements for speed to market.
Every recommendation balances tax efficiency with legal protection, ensuring your structure works practically for your business.
Comprehensive regulatory guidance
From initial authorization through ongoing compliance, we support fund managers at every stage of their regulatory journey.
Core regulatory services
- Tax and legal structuring – integrated advice ensuring your legal form optimizes both tax position and operational efficiency
- Hosting platforms – commercially negotiated agreements
- FCA rules compliance – practical guidance on conduct rules, client money requirements, and operational standards that actually work in practice
- FCA applications – streamlined authorization processes with experienced preparation and submission support
- FCA financial reporting – ongoing compliance with regulatory reporting requirements, including annual submissions and regulatory returns
- FCA governance frameworks – robust governance structures that satisfy regulators while supporting business growth
- SM&CR implementation – Senior Managers and Certification Regime compliance, including role mapping, statements of responsibility, and ongoing management
From startup to scale-up
- Early stage: getting authorization right with structures built for growth
- Growth phase: adapting governance and compliance frameworks as your business expands
- Established managers: ongoing regulatory support and strategic structuring advice
Why our approach works
- Regulatory insight: deep understanding of FCA expectations and evolving requirements
- Commercial focus: Legal structures designed to support your business strategy
- Practical experience: we know what works in practice, not just in theory
- Growth-oriented: Advice that scales with your business
Visit our publications page for the latest updates on regulatory changes affecting fund managers, including practical guides on FCA requirements and industry best practices.
Next steps
Are you ready to discuss your fund management structure? We combine regulatory expertise with commercial understanding to deliver solutions that work for your business.