In this premiere episode of "The Preferred Return" podcast, Skadden attorneys Greg Norman and Abigail Reeves dive into the complexities of marketing private funds in the U.K. and Europe under the regulations of the Alternative Investment Fund Managers Directive (AIFMD). They discuss the impact of AIFMD on EU and non-EU funds, the process and regulations surrounding the marketing passport, the role of national private placement regimes, and ongoing requirements after registering a fund for marketing. The episode highlights the regulatory complexities fund managers face when marketing in Europe, emphasizing the importance of jurisdiction-specific advice.

Name: Greg Norman

Title: Partner, Investment Management at Skadden (London)

Specialty: Greg’s practice focuses on advising private capital businesses on their formation and operations. This work includes private fund capitalization and structuring, as well as the formation and regulation of private capital sponsors, including investment managers and advisers. In addition, Mr. Norman counsels on incentive compensation arrangements, internal governance arrangements and regulatory compliance.

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Name: Abigail Reeves

Title: Associate, Financial Institutions; Investment Management at Skadden (London)

Specialty: Abigail focuses her practice on advising financial institutions, including asset managers, financial sponsors, banks and insurance companies, on their regulatory obligations, internal governance and compliance arrangements. She also has experience working for fund managers and investors on the formulation, structuring and marketing of investment funds.

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