James Burdett

James Burdett advises sovereign wealth funds, private equity, real estate and infrastructure investors and fund managers on the establishment, authorization and operation of investment funds, separate managed accounts, and other fund structures, co-investments and related regulatory matters.

James has advised clients across the Middle East, Asia, Europe and the United States. He has advised on the establishment of investment funds in multiple jurisdictions including Cayman Islands, Channel Islands, England, Scotland, Luxembourg, Saudi Arabia, Dubai International Financial Centre. Abu Dhabi Global Market, Astana International Financial Centre and Singapore.

James counts many sovereign wealth funds amongst his clients and advises governments and relevant ministries in a number of countries on the establishment of sovereign wealth funds, national development funds and similar institutions.