Asset Management

The asset management industry continually faces new challenges in the form of increased regulation and heightened sustainability and digitalisation standards. Wiersholm’s asset management and fund formation practice combines fund expertise with our market-leading capabilities in financial regulation, tax, venture capital and private equity to deliver tailored and general solutions for fund managers and investors.

Our integrated approach covers the entire lifecycle of management companies and investment funds, from structuring and establishment to ongoing operations and possible liquidation.


Our Services

Fund structuring and establishment
Fund documentation, marketing materials and agreements
Fundraising
Establishment and structuring of asset management ecosystems and operations
Investment strategies and restrictions
Primary, secondary and co-investments
Specialised structures (continuation vehicles, fund-in-fund, permanent capital vehicles)
UCITS registration and compliance
EuVECA registration and regime
AIF registration
License applications and registration of managers
Ongoing regulatory compliance
Tax and structuring
Investor negotiations (terms and side letters etc.) and onboarding of fund investors
Profit sharing mechanisms and compensation structures
ESG implementation and reporting

Transactions

Our experts possess some of the industry’s most extensive and diverse experience in handling high-profile and complex transactions within both the Norwegian and Nordic markets. A substantial portion of these transactions involves international clients.

To ensure optimal solutions, we integrate specialist expertise from across the firm. Our asset management team works closely with experts in:

We understand that a successful fund formation requires good planning and deep expertise across multiple disciplines. By leveraging our strong regulatory and tax capabilities, combined with extensive private equity experience, we deliver practical solutions that address both legal requirements and commercial objectives.

Our team stays continuously updated on all relevant market developments for asset managers, including regulatory requirements, structuring, and market practice. In close collaboration with fund managers, we help navigate complex regulatory landscapes while implementing effective operational frameworks. Our involvement with active fund managers and investors through our private equity practice provides valuable insight into market expectations and best practices.

The individuals we work with are always available and provide high-quality legal advice within short deadlines. They are extremely service-minded and professional.

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