Private Investment & Family Capital
At Chevalier & Sciales, our expertise in private investment offers clients a competitive edge. We specialize in fund creation and management, investment structure optimization, family office setup, risk mitigation, and coordination of professional service providers
Our team at Chevalier & Sciales has expertise in the ever-evolving field of private investment. We leverage our expertise and client-focused approach to refine investment structures, recognize potential risks, and offer our clients a competitive edge in the marketplace.
Key competencies in our private investment services include:
- Dedicated Fund Creation and Management: Our team specializes in the creation and management of dedicated investment funds. We assist clients in establishing bespoke investment vehicles tailored to their specific needs. This includes providing guidance on fund structuring, regulatory compliance, investor relations, and fund administration. We ensure that our clients’ funds are structured efficiently and managed effectively to achieve their investment objectives.
- Investment Structure Optimization: We assist clients in structuring their investments to achieve optimal results. Whether it’s a private equity fund, venture capital fund, real estate fund, or other alternative investment structures, our team leverages its deep understanding of the industry to develop customized solutions that align with the client’s specific investment goals.
- Family Office Setup: In addition to dedicated funds, we offer guidance and support in setting up family offices. Our team assists clients in establishing family offices that serve as centralized platforms for managing various aspects of their wealth. This includes the establishment of family charters, governance structures, and the coordination of professional service providers. We provide comprehensive solutions to help families effectively manage their wealth and ensure intergenerational wealth preservation.
- Risk Identification and Mitigation: Our experienced professionals analyze investment opportunities and identify potential risks inherent in private investments. We help clients navigate complex market dynamics, regulatory requirements, and potential legal challenges, ensuring that risk factors are appropriately assessed and mitigated to protect their investments.
- Coordination of Professional Service Providers: We understand that a dedicated investment vehicle often requires collaboration with various professional service providers. As part of our services, we initiate, coordinate and liaise with these providers, including foreign tax advisors, asset managers, auditors, and administrators. We ensure seamless integration and efficient management of your dedicated investment vehicle’s operations.
At Chevalier & Sciales, we understand the intricacies of the private investment landscape. Through our specialized expertise and collaborative approach, we provide our clients with tailored solutions that optimize their investment structures. Whether it’s creating and managing dedicated funds or setting up family offices, we are committed to assisting clients in achieving their private investment goals and gaining a competitive edge in the market.
Key competencies
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Highlighted cases
arrow_forward Assisting a LATAM family with the set-up of a RAIF.
arrow_forward Assisting a Swiss based family with the restructuring of their Luxembourg fund.
arrow_forward Assisting a Greek family with the establishment of their SPF.
What others say
The Legal 500
The investment management sector is the principal driver of boutique business law firm Chevalier & Sciales and accounts for the majority of work it handles in an advisory, transaction and litigation setting. As well as helping establish and operate funds administering traditional asset classes, the team has also successfully developed a strong offering in emerging classes, including as it relates to digital assets. Founding partner Olivier Sciales has ‘the ability to translate “law-speak” into clear common language’ and regularly advises Luxembourg and foreign sponsors on the structuring of alternative investment funds. Cécile Rechstein co-heads the team alongside Olivier Sciales.
Client testimonials
‘Direct engagement with the partners. Specialised in setting up investment funds in Luxembourg.’
‘The team provides impressive responsiveness and an outstanding expertise in relation to investment fund matters.’
‘The team is friendly, (not arrogant at all) and very open to work for new business opportunity, especially in the world of crypto/blockchain.’
‘It is a human scale firm where you are not considered as a small client.’
‘Olivier Sciales has the ability to translate “law-speak” into clear common language.’
