Investment Funds

1

Choosing the fund model

Analysis of investors' goals, the type of assets, the investment strategy, the investment term, the expected income structure and regulatory requirements. Determining the optimal fund model and the roles of the participants in the structure

2

Establishing an investment fund

Support in establishing a corporate or unit investment fund, preparation of constituent, regulatory and other documents required to launch the fund's activities

3

Structuring the fund and the investment strategy

Building the fund structure with regard to the type of investors, the asset class, the mechanics of contributions, profit distribution, investor exit, tax implications and regulatory restrictions

4

Interaction with the regulator

Preparation of documents, applications, explanations, notifications and other materials for the NSSMC and other competent authorities. Support in communication with the regulator during the establishment and operation of the fund

5

Fund documents and agreements with participants

Development of fund documents and agreements with investors, asset management companies, depositaries, auditors, appraisers, administrators and other participants in the investment structure

6

Investor fundraising

Advice on the legal model of investor fundraising, the structure of contributions, investors' rights, restrictions, information disclosure, exit from the fund and income distribution

7

The fund's investments in assets

Legal support of the fund's acquisition of corporate rights, real estate, financial instruments, energy, infrastructure and other assets. Conducting legal due diligence and structuring transactions

8

Asset management and compliance

Advice on the management of the fund's assets, internal procedures, conflicts of interest, information disclosure, reporting, compliance and interaction with service providers

9

Tax and regulatory structuring

Analysis of the tax, currency and regulatory implications of structuring the fund, investing, distributing income and investor exit

10

Restructuring or termination of the fund

Support in changing the fund structure, replacing participants, restructuring assets, terminating activities or liquidating the investment fund

11

Ongoing support of the fund's activities

Ongoing legal advice to the fund, the asset management company, investors and other participants in the structure on corporate, regulatory, contractual, tax and transactional matters