Macfarlanes has advised global wealth manager Azura Partners on the investment made by Lunate, an Abu Dhabi-based global alternative asset manager.
Azura Partners serves ultra-high net worth and high-net-worth individuals, entrepreneurs and single-family offices. Since its inception, Azura has grown rapidly and now manages $5bn in assets, offering clients investment management and advisory services, private wealth solutions, and strategic opportunities.
The investment by Lunate will enable Azura Partners to scale its assets under management, hire top talent, implement best-in-class technology and expand its product offerings, including enhanced access to private market opportunities for its clients. Azura will remain independent, maintain its open architecture approach, with its founder and current management team retaining operational control.
The Macfarlanes team was led by Corporate and M&A Partner Richard Burrows, with assistance from associate Will Willoughby. Finance advice was provided by Partner Pinar Celebi and Senior Associate Robert Oates, and Tax advice was provided by Partner Rob Collard and Associate Edward Hughes.