Funds & Investment Management

With exhaustive knowledge of investment law and a global presence, we offer individualized guidance across the full range of investment products and services.

Reed Smith’s Funds & Investment Management practice advises sponsors, managers, and investors across the full lifecycle of fund formation and ongoing operations.

Our global team provides strategic counsel on structuring, launching, and managing private funds across asset classes, including private equity, credit, real estate, venture capital, infrastructure, and hedge strategies.

With deep industry insight and a commercially minded approach, we help clients navigate complex regulatory regimes, negotiate with investors, and implement effective governance, compliance, and operational frameworks. Whether forming a first-time fund, scaling a global platform, or investing through sophisticated structures, we deliver practical solutions designed to help clients raise capital, manage risk, and capture opportunities in a rapidly evolving market. 
 
U.S.-based clients rely on our team for guidance on core investment laws, including the Investment Company Act of 1940, the Investment Advisers Act of 1940, and the Dodd-Frank Act. International clients benefit from our experience navigating securities, banking, and regulatory frameworks across Europe, the Middle East, and Asia. 

“They possess deep industry knowledge from a limited partner’s perspective. Their deep experience allows them to advise on all types of matters. Reed Smith has a global reach and a deep team.”

Chambers USA

“They have invaluable insight and work seamlessly together. Reed Smith stands out for its deep experience in investor representation.”

Chambers USA

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