July 2025 | Legal Memoranda
Economic Substance Requirements for Bermuda-Based Entities
The world’s top asset management groups, hedge funds, private equity and venture capital firms domicile their funds in leading offshore financial centres like Bermuda, the British Virgin Islands and the Cayman Islands due to the operational efficiencies, speed to market and progressive legislation.
When choosing a legal service provider offshore you need a name you can trust, not only with the establishment of your investment fund, but throughout its lifecycle.
Offshore Investment Fund Specialists
Conyers’ dedicated team of fund attorneys will work with you beyond the initial set-up/structuring phase to assist on your continuing operations and long-term business objectives. We aim to nurture long-standing client relationships with our broad client base that includes leading asset management groups, financial institutions and prime brokers, many of whom have been with us for over 20 years.
Offshore Fund Formation
Conyers represents many innovative and significant hedge, venture capital and private equity funds for start-up funds. Learn more about our services in:
- Bermuda
- British Virgin Islands
- Cayman Islands
Offshore Fund Maintenance, Regulation and Compliance
Our range of expertise extends to providing specialist advice on the day-to-day operations of funds established in our jurisdictions. This includes drafting constitutional, regulatory and compliance documentation and advising on extensive due diligence projects, acquisitions, financings and listings.
Offshore Fund Restructuring, Termination and Distressed Funds
Our investment funds practice is further complemented by a highly regarded litigation and restructuring team which has acted on a large number of high-profile fund-related matters and issues arising out of fund restructuring, contentious winding down and winding up.
Counsel for Leading Fund Managers
- Counsel to the world’s leading asset management groups and investment funds
- Highly experienced investment funds team in Asia-Pacific, providing innovative advice and solutions on investment fund matters
- One of the largest investment funds practices in the British Virgin Islands, advising top-tier hedge fund companies and private equity firms
- Continue to work with individuals at all levels of Government to promote investment fund practices in our jurisdictions
Conyers advises on all aspects of investment funds in Bermuda, the British Virgin Islands and the Cayman Islands. With offices in the major international financial centres of Hong Kong, London and Singapore, we are more than able to provide you with our responsive legal services. We are also well equipped to service the Middle East North Africa market, with lawyers who have thorough expertise and understanding of the region.