US-based law firm Morgan Lewis has expanded its London investment management team by haring Simon Currie as new partner.
The company said Currie will serve the financial sector clients on investment funds and financial services regulatory matters.
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Currie hire will strengthen the firm’s services to clients across the continent, as well as in the US, the Middle East, and Asia.
In his new role, Currie will advise on the structuring, establishment and operation of segregated accounts and segregated account investment vehicles and other investment funds, including UK domestic and offshore investment funds, separate and investment trusts. He will also advise institutional investors about investment in private equity and other funds.
In addition, he will represent financial sector clients on the EU and UK regulatory regimes relating to investment business and fund management, including investment fund structuring, and will offer advice regarding the regulatory regime introduced by the Alternative Investment Fund Managers Directive (AIFMD).
He will also carry out transactional work within an investment or regulatory context.
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By GlobalDataPrior to joining Morgan Lewis, Currie served as a member of another global law firm’s private funds and financial services regulatory group.
Morgan Lewis chair Jami McKeon said: "London is a global center for the investment fund and asset management industry and Simon’s presence underscores our commitment to providing clients with the most sophisticated regulatory and transactional expertise."
Morgan Lewis managing partner London office Peter Sharp said: "I am pleased to welcome such a highly regarded lawyer to our office to complement our existing team and fortify our ability to provide across-the-board service to our financial sector clients. This is the latest step in the ongoing growth and development of a range of core client services in our London office."
