Investment Management & Funds Academy

The DLA Piper Investment Management & Funds Academy is a structured training programme designed for junior professionals working in, or alongside, the investment management and funds industry.

Through expert-led sessions, interactive case studies and real-world examples, the Academy provides a clear, practical overview of the entire fund lifecycle.

If you are relatively new to investment management, private equity, real estate, infrastructure or alternative funds, this programme will help you accelerate your understanding and operate more confidently in a complex and regulated environment.

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Why our Academy matters?

Investing in junior talent is not just good business – it is essential to the long-term success of the investment management and funds industry.

Tomorrow’s investment leaders are being shaped today.

The IM&F Academy is designed to support that development by:

• Demystifying complex fund structures and regulation
• Bridging the gap between legal theory and commercial reality
• Providing a clear understanding of how decisions made at each stage of the fund lifecycle impact investors, managers and sponsors

 

Who is our Academy for?

The Investment Management & Funds Academy is ideal for:

• Junior professionals at investment managers, fund sponsors and investors
• Those working in investment management, private equity, real estate, infrastructure and alternative assets
• Professionals with backgrounds in finance, legal, compliance, strategy or operations
• Individuals seeking a clearer understanding of the fund formation and operation process

No legal background is required.

 

What do participants gain from attending our Academy?

Commercial insight from industry-leading advisers
Learn directly from DLA Piper’s globally recognised Investment Management & Funds team, who advise fund managers and investors across all major asset classes.

Mastery of the fund lifecycle fundamentals
Gain a practical understanding of:

• Fund structuring and strategy
• Regulatory considerations
• Investor negotiations and key fund terms
• Capital raising, marketing and closing
• Fund operations, governance and reporting
• Termination and winding‑up

Highly interactive learning
Sessions are designed to be practical and engaging, using:

• Case studies
• Group exercises
• Fund‑building scenarios

Valuable professional connections
Meet peers from across the investment management ecosystem and build relationships that last beyond the programme.

 

What content is covered during our Academy?

Delivered as a half‑day or full‑day session, the Investment Management & Funds Academy covers the full investment value chain, including:

• Fund structuring
• Fund strategy and economics
• Fund regulatory frameworks
• Fund financing
• Investor representation
• Key fund terms
• Fund marketing and distribution
• Fund closing
• Fund operation and governance
• Investment lifecycle management
• Termination and winding‑up

Why learn with DLA Piper?

DLA Piper’s Investment Management & Funds team advises across the full spectrum of the global funds industry.

We are recognised for:

• Acting for both fund managers and institutional investors
• Advising across private equity, real estate, infrastructure, credit and alternative strategies
• Providing integrated advice covering regulatory, tax, corporate, finance and restructuring

Our practice is consistently ranked by Chambers for investment funds and investor representation, and we are known for delivering advice that is both technically excellent and commercially focused.