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Funds and investment structures: legal support for establishment, governance, and capital protection

Funds and investment structures: legal support for establishment, governance, and capital protection

  • Structuring a fund or investment vehicle in line with applicable regulatory requirements and investor objectives;
  • Drafting and legal review of key documentation, including an offering memorandum, subscription documents, LPA/SPA, and internal policies;
  • Licensing support and regulatory engagement in the relevant jurisdictions;
  • Compliance and risk management, including AML/KYC, sanctions screening, disclosure obligations, and conflicts-of-interest management.

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About the program

Investing through funds is a widely used form of collective investment, enabling investors to structure capital allocations and manage risk through portfolio diversification. Mirsatori provides legal support to private and corporate clients in selecting and establishing fund and other investment structures, including preparation of documentation, regulatory analysis, and the design of compliance procedures for ongoing asset management.

Legal support for funds and investment structures

Fund and investment platform structuring Selection of jurisdiction and legal form (fund, LP, SPV), governance design, and allocation of roles among participants.
Regulatory analysis and compliance Assessment of the applicable regulatory regime, licensing requirements, AML/KYC, sanctions screening, and investor disclosure obligations.
Fund documentation support Drafting and legal review of the offering memorandum/PPM, LPA, subscription agreements, side letters, internal policies, and other key documents.
Capital raising support Legal support for investor subscriptions, KYC/AML onboarding, eligibility criteria and transfer/participation restrictions, and execution of closings.
Legal support for fund transactions and investments Drafting and negotiation of SPA/SHA and investment terms, covenant oversight, investor protection mechanisms, and exit arrangements.
Tax and corporate support Tax structuring, withholding and reporting, beneficial ownership matters, and support for cross-border flows.
Engagement with key service providers Negotiation and support of agreements with administrators, custodians, managers, auditors, banks, and other infrastructure counterparties.
Ongoing legal and compliance support Documentation updates, regulatory reporting and corporate formalities, and preparation for audits, regulator inquiries, and bank requests.
Legal assessment and selection of funds and investment strategies Legal due diligence of funds, review of terms and restrictions, fee/expense structure analysis, and disclosure-related risk assessment.
Support for private and corporate investors Design of an investment structure aligned with the client’s objectives, protection of investor rights, and compliance with the requirements of the relevant jurisdictions.
We will identify the best jurisdiction and legal form for your fund or investment vehicle, taking into account applicable regulatory requirements, tax structuring, and your investment objectives.

We will identify the best jurisdiction and legal form for your fund or investment vehicle, taking into account applicable regulatory requirements, tax structuring, and your investment objectives.

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Who needs legal support for funds and investment structures

  • Management companies and funds establishing or administering investment structures
  • Private investors and family offices investing through funds, LPs, or SPVs
  • Corporate investors raising capital or allocating capital through collective investment vehicles
  • Founders and business owners structuring investments, joint ventures, or holding structures
  • International investors operating across multiple jurisdictions and dealing with regulator and bank requirements
  • Projects that require legally compliant fundraising and robust investor rights protection
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Process overview and key stages

Process overview and key stages

Defining investment objectives and key parameters

Mirsatori lawyers will review your financial objectives, investment horizon, risk appetite, and preferred ownership and governance structure. Based on this assessment, we prepare an initial investor profile and a set of key constraints that will guide the selection of suitable instruments, structuring options, and jurisdictions. Get a consultation

Selection of fund structures and investment solutions

Based on your profile, Mirsatori will shortlist and legally assess several relevant fund and structuring options, including entry terms, restrictions, disclosure requirements, and compliance obligations. We will compare the alternatives and recommend the most suitable options in light of legal risk and the applicable regulatory regimes. Get a consultation

Development of an individual strategy and documentation

Mirsatori lawyers will structure the implementation of the selected strategy, including the investment model, allocation of participant roles, KYC/AML requirements, and the key documentation package. The outcome is delivered as a clear roadmap outlining the required steps and sequence of actions. Get a consultation

Implementation support and ongoing legal assistance

Mirsatori provides legal support across all stages, including coordination with service providers, drafting and negotiating documentation, and ongoing assistance with compliance and bank requirements. You receive continuous legal support throughout the lifecycle of the structure and its transactions. Get a consultation

Why investors use fund structures

Risk diversification

Capital is allocated across multiple assets, sectors, or projects, reducing reliance on a single exposure.

Access to professional management

Investment decisions are made by the management team within an approved strategy and governance framework.

A structured legal framework

The fund operates under predefined rules, with clear investor rights, obligations, and governance mechanics.

Scale and access to deal flow

A fund can provide exposure to assets and transactions that are often impractical or unavailable through direct investment.

Transparency and oversight

Reporting, disclosures, and compliance procedures support visibility into the investment structure and cash movements.

Tax and operational efficiency

A fund structure can be optimized for taxation and administration within the applicable legal framework.

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FAQ

What does participation in an investment fund provide to an investor?

A fund enables investing through a structured vehicle with predefined rules, professional management, and risk allocation across multiple assets or projects.

How do fund investments differ from direct investments?

Unlike direct investing, a fund typically provides diversification, centralized decision-making, formalized investor rights, and streamlined administration of transactions.

How are an investor’s rights protected in a fund?

Investor rights are set out in the fund’s constitutional and offering documents (e.g., the LPA, PPM, and subscription agreements), which govern governance, reporting, exits, and investor protection mechanisms.

Can a fund be tailored to a specific investor?

Yes. The fund structure, participation terms, share/unit classes, and side letters can be adapted to reflect the investor’s objectives, commitment size, and specific requirements.

What risks exist when investing through funds?

Risks depend on the fund’s strategy, jurisdiction, governance structure, and the quality of its compliance framework. A pre-investment legal and regulatory review helps identify and mitigate key risks before committing capital.

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