The funds management industry is experiencing a time of growth, regulatory scrutiny and change. Piper Alderman's team understand the threats and opportunities of the sector and advises in relation to managed funds and securities and the establishment and structuring of new products.

We advise schemes operating in a variety of industries including financial assets, real property, mortgages, forestry, agribusiness and technology on issues relating to distribution, offer documents, compliance and administration. We advise on mergers, acquisitions, joint ventures and stapled security arrangements in the funds management industry and on licensing and registration requirements, drafting constitutions and compliance plans, custodian agreements and product disclosure statements.

Piper Alderman's team has considerable experience in the formation, registration and promotion of managed investment schemes and works closely with lawyers in our corporate, taxation and property areas to provide a comprehensive service. Our national practice ensures we are constantly exposed to changes and developments in market practice and ASIC requirements.