CMS is pleased to announce the appointment of George Metcalfe as a partner in the firm’s Funds practice, based in London. George joins from Freeths where he was also a partner.

George has over 12 years’ experience acting on a wide range of investment fund related matters. He advises fund managers on establishing new investment funds, co-investments, funds of one and managed accounts, co-GP and other bespoke investment structures, and investment management issues. George also has extensive experience of establishing carried interest, sponsor-co-invest and executive incentive arrangements.

In addition to acting for managers, George advises institutions on investments in private funds, co-investment vehicles and bespoke management arrangements with investment managers. During his career George has worked in London and Hong Kong at leading international law firms.

Amanda Howard, CMS Partner and Head of the Funds and Indirect Real Estate Assets team, comments: “We are delighted to welcome George to the firm, he is a fantastic addition to our team. George’s experience complements our Funds practice and his appointment will support its further growth, particularly in the private equity and venture capital space.”

George Metcalfe adds: “I’m excited to join a firm with such a strong international footprint and depth of technical expertise, which can deliver a one-stop shop solution for clients.”

The CMS Funds team advises across the entire funds spectrum, including private equity, debt, infrastructure, venture capital and real estate funds. The team is ranked in both Legal 500 and Chambers as Band 1 for Real Estate Investment Funds, and many of its partners are recognised as Leading Individuals in the legal directories.

This news story was originally published on the firm’s website.