By Christian MOHR Hanny TIRTA, Langham Hall Management S.à r.l.*
Private Equity and Real Estate fund sponsors are increasingly pooled into two groups: those that are choosing to run their funds from Luxembourg with the benefit of an EU marketing passport; and those that opt for a UK or Channel Island structure and market under private placement rules. Each jurisdiction offers innovative products and structures which suit nearly all type of investors and fund sponsors. In addition, they are highly regarded for the quality of their service providers, law firms and regulatory environment. Despite the general similarities in operating a fund from an offshore fund hub (Channel Islands) and an onshore fund hub (Luxembourg), some nuances exist in the operational model...
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