AIFMs

The Maples Group is a market leader in advising on all aspects of the authorisation and operation of AIFMs and all regulatory related matters.

Our excellent relationships with the Central Bank of Ireland and the Commission de Surveillance du Secteur Financier in Luxembourg enable us to ensure a smooth and expeditious process for our clients.

We also regularly advise clients seeking additional authorisations (UCITS) or top-up permissions (MiFID) complementary to their AIFM licence.

Our team has extensive experience in advising AIFMs on:

• Regulatory authorisations and the supporting documentation framework
• Extension of regulatory permissions within an authorisation and / or additional authorisations
• Conduct of business and regulatory capital requirements
• Reporting requirements
• Use of leverage for AIFs under management
• Marketing (including cross-border passporting) of AIFs within the EEA 
• Delegation of functions, including portfolio management, risk management and distribution
• Staffing and governance
• Ownership restructuring
• Engagement with industry and competent authorities