ASSET MANAGEMENT & INVESTMENT FUNDS

Asset management & investment funds

We are the firm of choice in asset management and investment funds, having unparalleled experience in assisting asset managers and other professionals in setting up various types of investment funds across all investment strategies.

After having acted as legal adviser in relation to the creation of the first UCITS in 1988, the first SICAR in 2004, the first RAIF in 2016, our involvement in the creation of the first ELTIF 2.0 constitutes a further milestone for our firm.

Our extensive knowledge of asset management and the investment fund industry enables us to provide a full-service approach, covering regulated and unregulated investment funds, management companies, AIFMs, and all related legal, regulatory and tax matters.

Why Choose Our Funds Team

Market-leading technical expertise combined with practical, client-focused advice for fund managers and investors.

Market-Leading Fund Practice

Unparalleled experience across regulated and unregulated funds, management companies and AIFMs.

Historical Firsts & Industry Leadership

Advisers on pioneering vehicles (first UCITS 1988, first SICAR 2004, first RAIF 2016, first ELTIF 2.0).

Full-Service, Cross-Disciplinary Advice

Comprehensive legal, regulatory and tax support for fund sponsors, managers and investors.

Leading Asset Management Team

Our team advises a diverse client base — from global fund promoters to boutique houses, family offices and HNWIs — and leads on sustainability and ESG matters in asset management.

Our clients

We advise on a wide range of investment products, with a client base of similar diversity: from boutique investment houses to the largest American, British, continental European and Asian fund promoters.

Our asset management team is at the forefront of developments in the industry and can offer expert advice on all sustainability-related aspects and compliance with applicable ESG laws and regulations. The team also advises investors in connection with their investment projects.

Our services

To know more about the full range of services we offer, we refer to the links below:

Democratisation of private funds

Exchange traded funds - ETFs

Infrastructure funds

Money market funds

Credit funds

Private equity and venture capital funds

Real estate funds

ESG & Sustainable Finance in Asset Management

UCITS and other investment funds pursuing liquid investment strategies

Digital ELTIF Term Sheet Generator

Digital ELTIF Term Sheet Generator — Let’s shape your evergreen European Long-Term Investment Funds together. Start a simulation

Latest insights

Recent publications and notable fund industry mandates.

Simplifying sustainability reporting: voluntary sustainability reporting standard for SMEs (VSME) — Posted 31.07.2025

Luxembourg Carried Interest Taxation: Key Takeaways of the Proposed New Regime — Posted 28.07.2025

Work highlights: Etude Breininger assisted Dextra Partners with the establishment and final closing of Co-investment Fund VII — Posted 07.08.2025

Our team combines deep technical knowledge with practical market experience to support innovative fund projects.

TESTIMONIALS

What Others Say About Us

Recognition from leading directories and clients.

The team displays a very pragmatic approach, is flexible and adjusts to clients needs.

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The team works highly professionally and proactively, providing valuable guidance on complex legal matters.

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For us, Etude Breininger is the go-to law firm for complex fund matters in Luxembourg and we feel it is best placed to assist us when delicate or complex issues arise.

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Etude Breininger is one of the largest players in this space and can give you 360-degree coverage. It is easy to pick up the phone and get an answer for any sort of needs.

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