Although the full impact the global economic downturn and credit crisis is yet to be understood, we are experiencing daily change to the economic landscape, a dramatic fall in the levels of funds under management, growing scrutiny and increasing regulatory demands on the funds management industry.

Piper Alderman's team understand the threats and opportunities of the sector and advise in relation to managed funds and securities as well as the establishment and structuring of new products. We advise schemes operating in a variety of industries including financial assets, real property, mortgages, forestry, technology and agribusiness on issues relating to distribution, offer documents, compliance and administration.

We advise on mergers, acquisitions, joint ventures and stapled security arrangements, 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 for our clients.