The Formation of an Investment Limited Partnership and Life Cycle – How Arthur Cox can help

Our fund establishment team advises on all types of funds including private equity, private credit, real estate, infrastructure, venture capital and many more. The team is fully equipped to advise clients throughout the entire life cycle of a fund from establishment to liquidation and everything in between.

STEPS
1. STRUCTURING	Advice on the choice of vehicle Tax structuring advice Advice on distribution strategy in light of target investors Analysis of the investment policy and advising on any regulatory requirements Introductions to service providers (including AIFMs, depositaries and administrators) and directors Establishment of subsidiaries Establishment of carried interest vehicles, alternative vehicles and parallel funds
2. DOCUMENTS/NEGOTIATION	Drafting limited partnership agreement Drafting prospectus and supplements Negotiating with investors including in relation to side letters Drafting or reviewing financing documents Drafting general partner policies (if the general partner is incorporated in Ireland)
3. OBTAINING AUTHORISATION	Preparation of Central Bank application Submission of application to Central Bank (authorisation received in 24 hours) Obtaining marketing passport Assisting with any registrations
4. LAUNCH	Coordination of closings AML advice Closing any financings
5. DAY-TO-DAY OPERATIONS	Maintenance of regulatory compliance calendar Fund company secretarial services Assistance with quarterly board meetings Preparation of board packs Review of annual and semi annual accounts Board training Advice on regulatory changes Assistance with subsequent closings Advice in relation to change of service providers
6. WINDING UP/LIQUIDATION	Drafting liquidation step plan Liaising with liquidators Assisting with de-registrations

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