Fund Finance

Weil’s Fund Finance team advises many of the world’s leading sponsors, investment managers and lenders on the full suite of fund finance matters, including NAV facilities, subscription and capital call lines, GP financings and rated note feeder structures, as well as navigating the fund governance, tax and regulatory issues related to fund financing transactions. Our lawyers work seamlessly across borders and practices, collaborating closely with our market leading Private Funds, Banking & Finance, Private Equity and Tax practices to provide comprehensive support across every facet of fund finance.

Notable Representations, Key Contacts

Recognizing the unique nature of each transaction, Weil takes a thoughtful and commercial approach to deliver innovative solutions to help our clients optimize liquidity and mitigate risk. We have a robust track record of advising many of the world’s most prominent clients on various fund finance structures, including:

Subscription and capital call facilities
Asset-backed facilities (NAV-based)
Hybrid facilities
GP financings (debt and equity)
Margin Lending
Rated Note Feeders
Structured finance facilities for single fund borrowers
Warehouse and other bridge facilities
Syndicated bank facilities for groups of open-end fund borrowers
Secondaries and continuation fund financings

Our lawyers blend legal acumen with a deep understanding of market dynamics, including the perspectives of fund investors, managers and creditors, to provide an innovative approach for our clients, ensuring that their fund finance endeavors are successful.