INVESTMENT FUNDS & PRIVATE EQUITY

Powering Capital, Growth, and Innovation Across Borders

MLegal’s Investment Funds, Private Equity & Venture Capital (PE/VC) practice delivers strategic, cross-border legal advice to fund managers, institutional investors, family offices, startups, and listed companies seeking to deploy or raise capital in a rapidly evolving global market.

With a strong presence across the UK, India, UAE, and Singapore, we are uniquely positioned to bridge capital corridors between Europe, South Asia, and the Middle East — helping capital flow efficiently, compliantly, and strategically.

We support clients at every stage of the investment lifecycle — from fund formation and fundraising to portfolio deployment, exits, and regulatory compliance — combining legal precision with commercial insight.

Whether you are launching a new fund, scaling a tech startup, or a listed Indian or UAE company seeking to raise capital in the UK, MLegal provides end-to-end support tailored to your ambitions.

Who We Work With

We act for:

• UK and international fund managers
• Venture capital firms and angel networks
• Institutional investors and sovereign funds
• Family offices and private investors
• Growth-stage technology companies
• Indian and UAE listed companies seeking UK capital
• Startups raising Series A–D funding
• Limited partners (LPs) conducting due diligence

Our Services

Fund Formation & Structuring (UK & Offshore)

We advise on the design, establishment, and structuring of investment funds aligned to your investment thesis, geography, and risk profile.

We support:

• UK fund vehicles (LPs, LLPs, corporate funds)
• Offshore structures (Cayman, Mauritius, Singapore, Dubai)
• Hybrid onshore–offshore models
• Governance frameworks and investment committees
• Carried interest structures and management fees
• Side letters and LP negotiations

For tech-focused and impact funds, we structure vehicles that balance flexibility, compliance, and investor appeal.

PE/VC Transactions — From Seed to Scale

We support investors and founders through every stage of capital raising and deployment, including:

• Term sheet drafting and negotiation
• Shareholders’ agreements
• Investment and subscription agreements
• Convertible notes and SAFEs
• Preference shares and hybrid instruments
• Due diligence (legal, regulatory, and risk)
• Exit structuring (M&A, secondary sales, IPO pathways)

Our focus is on speed, deal certainty, and founder-friendly structures while protecting investor rights.

Regulatory Compliance & Registrations

We provide end-to-end regulatory support across jurisdictions, including:

• UK FCA compliance and authorisations
• AIFMD structuring and reporting
• Marketing of funds across the UK and EU
• FPI registrations for India investments
• Cross-border regulatory approvals
• Anti-money laundering (AML) compliance
• Sanctions screening and governance

We ensure that your fund is not only operational — but regulator-ready.

Investor Advisory (LPs, Angels & Institutions)

For investors evaluating opportunities, we advise on:

• Fund documentation review
• Risk assessment and compliance checks
• Portfolio governance
• Exit strategies and liquidity planning

We help investors make informed, legally secure decisions.

Raising UK Capital for Indian & UAE Listed Companies

MLegal provides specialist support to Indian and UAE companies listed on local exchanges seeking to raise capital in the United Kingdom, including through:

• Private placements with UK institutional investors
• Convertible bond issuances
• Depository receipts / cross-border instruments
• Pre-IPO or growth capital rounds in London
• Compliance with UK listing and market rules
• Coordination with investment banks and advisors
• Alignment with SEBI, ADGM, or UAE regulatory frameworks

We act as a legal bridge between UK capital markets and Indian/UAE corporates — ensuring transactions are structured to satisfy both home and host regulators.

This makes MLegal a preferred partner for emerging-market companies seeking global capital.

Cross-Border Investment Strategy

We help clients navigate:

• Foreign exchange laws
• Double taxation treaties
• Capital flow regulations
• Withholding tax planning
• Structuring investments between UK–India–UAE–Singapore

Our multi-jurisdictional approach reduces friction and accelerates deal execution.

Why Choose MLegal for Funds, PE & VC?

• Deep experience across UK, India, UAE, and Singapore
• Recognised as one of India’s leading firms for funds and PE/VC
• Startup-first mindset with institutional rigour
• Integrated approach linking funds, capital markets, tax, and disputes
• Senior lawyer-led execution on every transaction

We do not just close deals — we build scalable investment ecosystems.