India’s investment fund sector is regulated by a robust framework under the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI). The regulatory landscape encompasses guidelines for mutual funds, alternative investment funds, and Real Estate Investment Trusts, focusing on transparency and accountability. Recent reforms have made the sector more attractive to both domestic and international investors, with measures to ease investment norms and enhance risk management. Additionally, the establishment of GIFT City as a financial hub further bolsters India’s position in the global investment sector, offering a conducive environment for international financial services.
ELP’s Investment Funds practice provides bespoke and innovative solutions to a diverse range of clients in the investment funds industry. Our expertise extends to alternative investment funds and mutual funds registered with SEBI, as well as funds operating in the IFSCA within GIFT City. Additionally, we assist managers of alternative investment funds, foreign funds (including sovereign and pension funds) seeking opportunities in the Indian market, family offices, and placement agents.
ELP’s Investment Funds practice provides bespoke and innovative solutions to a diverse range of clients in the investment funds industry. Our expertise extends to alternative investment funds and mutual funds registered with SEBI, as well as funds operating in the IFSCA within GIFT City. Additionally, we assist managers of alternative investment funds, foreign funds (including sovereign and pension funds) seeking opportunities in the Indian market, family offices, and placement agents.
With a versatile approach that spans various sectors and market stages, our practice excels in delivering strategic insights and support across the following areas: infrastructure, real estate, financial services, private equity, venture capital, venture debt, distressed assets, and listed equities.
The lawyers in our funds practice work with a variety of funds. In particular, they have worked extensively with:
We prepare fund documents such as private placement memorandums, trust deeds, investment management agreements and contribution agreements for our fund clients. These documents are usually prepared at the time of applying to a regulator for registration. Our work also extends to modifying these fund documents during the tenure of the fund, based on business contingencies and after obtaining the approval of all stakeholders.
Our team provides comprehensive assistance to our clients in registering with regulatory authorities including Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) or the International Financial Services Centres Authority (IFSCA) as an AIF or an FME. As part of this process, we not only prepare all the required fund documents but also meticulously handle the preparation of all necessary documents for the registration application.
We advise our clients on best avenues for investing in India through funds and setting up of investment platforms for Indian investments.
We offer expert advisory services in structuring co-investment arrangements and, if required, assist in obtaining a Co-Investment Portfolio Manager’s license from SEBI.
Our dedicated litigation team provides invaluable support to clients regarding legal matters arising from Fund regulations, offering comprehensive assistance in commercial litigation or arbitration cases. Typical disputes include key person events, change or removal of the investment manager, and payment of placement fees.
The newly established GIFT City is India’s first and only International Financial Service Centre and is regulated by the International Financial Service Centre Authority (IFSCA). ELP has a dedicated office in GIFT City which allows us to offer our clients advice on IFSCA’s regulations for investment funds and related activities in GIFT City.
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Assisted Somerset Indus Capital Partners in setting up an offshore fund.
Advised India Infoline Finance in setting up a Category II and Category III AIF.
Advised Monsoon Capital Advisors in setting up a Category III AIF.
Advised Capital India Asset Management Private Limited in setting up a Category II AIF.
Advised Google Capital in setting up an offshore fund.
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