Georgios Kortesis
Funds & Asset Management Lawyer
Bereldange
Summary
Dedicated and accomplished Asset Management Lawyer with extensive experience advising clients on the structuring, compliance, and management of diverse investment entities. Proven track record of successfully navigating complex regulatory environments, structuring high-value transactions, and resolving intricate legal issues. Possess sound knowledge of AIFMD and MiFiD, enabling strategic guidance and ensuring compliance with industry regulations. Talented Manager with expert team leadership, planning, and organizational skills built during successful career. Smoothly equip employees to independently handle daily functions and meet customer needs. Diligent trainer and mentor with exceptional management abilities and results-driven approach.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
5
5
Languages
Work History
Managing Associate
CMS Luxembourg
Luxembourg, Luxembourg
06.2021 - Current
- Associate (June 2021-February 2023)
- Advising clients on formation, structuring, and governance of private investment funds (PE/RE/VC/INFRA), including drafting offering memoranda, prospectuses, LPAs, and services agreements.
- Drafting side letters, legal opinions, and advising on fundraising aspects of private funds (acting on both GP and LP sides). Negotiating with institutional investors and DFIs.
- Drafting term sheets and performing due diligence on funds on behalf of LPs.
- Advising on wide range of transactional financing projects, including regulatory aspects such as real estate financing and fund financing.
- Advising on listing of funds units and bonds on stock exchange platforms.
- Structuring of securitization vehicles and advising on debt offerings.
- Managing a team of junior associates and interns.
- Work highlights:
- Negotiating with US DFC, a finance agreement of USD 300 million to be provided to 3Seas Initiative Investment fund.
- Advising a Swiss fund promoter on the structuring of their first evergreen fund with EUR 1 bln at first closing.
- Advising a Spanish fund manager on the structuring of their first ELTIF II fund.
- Advising a leading Swiss Bank on the structuring of a debt fund.
Fund Legal Officer
Nomura Bank (Luxembourg) S.A.
Luxembourg, Luxembourg
06.2019 - 03.2021
- Intern (June 2019 -December 2019)
- Drafting and reviewing legal documentation regarding the setup, restructuring, and liquidation of Cayman Funds (ELPs and Unit Trusts).
- Implementation of the Cayman Islands Private Funds and Mutual Funds Law.
- Handling compliance with the Cayman Economic Substance Law.
- Assistance with the formation of SPVs in Luxembourg, Cayman Islands, and Delaware.
- Handling class actions and litigations in coordination with external lawyers.
Education
LL.M. - International Trade And Investment Law
University of Amsterdam
Amsterdam 09.2018 - 11.2019
Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.) - Law
European University Cyprus
Nicosia, Cyprus 09.2014 - 07.2018
Skills
Investment Funds
Capital Markets
Contract Law
Private Equity
Contract drafting
Venture Capital
Judgement and Decision Making
Establishing Effective Relationships
Teamwork and Collaboration
Bar Admissions
- Athens Bar Association: admitted on 2021
- Luxembourg Bar Association: admitted on 2021 (Avocat Liste IV du Tableau de l'Ordre)
Additional Information
VISA status: Holder of EU passport
Nationality: Greek
Date of birth: 8 June 1996
Summer Schools
(2018) London School of Economics: Summer program on International Commercial Litigation and Arbitration
(2017) Bucerius Law School: Summer program on International Business Law
Timeline
Managing Associate
CMS Luxembourg
06.2021 - Current
Fund Legal Officer
Nomura Bank (Luxembourg) S.A.
06.2019 - 03.2021
LL.M. - International Trade And Investment Law
University of Amsterdam
09.2018 - 11.2019
Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.) - Law
European University Cyprus
09.2014 - 07.2018
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