Investment Management

An experienced team with extensive expertise

The investment management industry is constantly changing. Ever-increasing regulation, new technologies and asset classes, evolving client needs and a demanding economic environment present new challenges for all participants in the investment management market. At Deloitte Legal, we understand these dynamics and offer tailored solutions to help you succeed in this highly competitive market.

Customised legal advice

In addition to our many years of experience and in-depth knowledge of the investment management market, our clients particularly value our cross-border and multidisciplinary advisory approach. Deloitte Legal primarily assists capital management companies, investment funds, asset managers, investment institutions and institutional investors in dealing with regulatory and legal issues. Our team of specialised lawyers provides comprehensive advice in the following areas among others:

• Establishment and license application: Our extensive experience in advising investment firms seeking access to the German and European markets enable us to assist in the planning, formation and license application of capital management companies (UCITS / AIFM) as well as MiFID investment firms.
• Regulatory compliance: Our experts will help you to comply with all regulatory requirements and thus mitigating legal risks effectively.
• Fund Formation: We support you in structuring, establishing and launching investment funds in all asset classes.
• Distribution: We advise you on issues relating to the distribution of investment funds - both domestically and cross borders. This includes topics such as pre-marketing and reverse solicitation.
• Outsourcing: We provide guidance for all outsourcing processes, ranging from portfolio management contracts (IMAs) to cloud services. We also advise you on the regulatory requirements relating to outsourcing.
• Advice on the subscription of target investments: Our team will assist you in all legal aspects from the legal analysis of (target) investments as part of your investment process through to subscription processing.
• Acquisition eligibility review: We prepare legal opinions for German regulated investors to assess the eligibility of target investments, in particular target funds, under investment law and insurance supervisory law.
• Sustainability and ESG: We deliver exhaustive counsel on regulatory requirements relating to sustainability and ESG. This includes sustainable fund projects (e.g. investment funds in accordance with Articles 8 and 9 of the SFDR Regulation).
• AML and sanctions: Our firm offers comprehensive services in the area of anti-money laundering (AML) and compliance with international sanctions regulations. We help you to identify money laundering risks and navigate safely through the current sanctions regulations.
• Digital Assets: We provide practical legal advice concerning regulatory issues relating to digital assets and cryptocurrencies and assist with compliance issues in this innovative and fast-moving area.

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Rely on Deloitte Legal's experience and expertise in the field of investment management. Contact us and let us set the course for your success together.