Stefan Kreß joined Grant Thornton Rechtsanwaltsgesellschaft mbH in July 2023 as partner in the Financial Services Legal department.
He has extensive experience in advising service providers on the establishment of investment funds. He has also worked on the preparation, support and implementation of AIFM authorisation procedures under the German Investment Code and banking supervisory authorisation procedures under the German Banking Act.
In addition, Stefan Kreß advises on the restructuring and liquidation of funds as well as on all ESG-relevant and sustainability-related topics with respect to sustainability funds and green bonds.
Fields of expertise
- Advising service providers (outsourcing companies) on the establishment of investment assets, particularly relating to the preparation of draft agreements and support in negotiating the final versions as well as institutional investors (e.g. foundations and family offices) on asset allocation
- Preparation, support and implementation of AIFM licensing procedures under the German Investment Code and banking supervisory licensing procedures under the German Banking Act
- Structuring and documentation of open and closed-end alternative investment funds and multinational investment structures in the areas of credit, private equity, securities, infrastructure and real estate funds
Qualifications
- Lawyer
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