John Verwey is a partner in the Private Funds Group and a member of the firm's Private Capital industry group. John advises on a wide number of regulatory issues at a national UK and European level, including firm authorisations, appointed representative arrangements, change in control, market abuse. He represents a variety of clients that range from small start-up fund managers to established global fund advisers and managers.
A particular area of focus for John is Alternative Investment Fund Managers Directive (AIFMD) and Markets in Financial Instruments Directive II (MiFID II). This includes advising on pre-marketing and marketing strategies for fund managers, advising on the Level One and Lever Two requirements under AIFMD and implementing UK rules and legislation, and advising on the organizational and conduct of business requirements under MiFID II.
Education
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The College of Law, London, Legal Practice Course
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University of London, Birkbeck College, M.A.
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University of York, B.A.
(Hons.)
Admissions & Qualifications
- Admitted as a solicitor in England and Wales
Awards & Recognition
The Legal 500 United Kingdom: Investment Fund Formation and Management: Private Funds 2019, 2023, 2025
The Legal 500 United Kingdom: Hedge Funds: Private Funds 2016
The Legal 500 United Kingdom: Corporate and Commercial: Financial Services: Non-Contentious/Regulatory 2024-2025
Law Business Research’s Who’s Who Legal: Private Funds 2024