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Haynes Alex

Alex Haynes

Partner - Head of Corporate Funds, London & Head of Private Capital & Funds sector

Alex is a leading investment funds expert, known for his commercial and pragmatic approach in guiding clients through complex transactions.

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Awards and Recognition

Ranked as 'Leading Partner' for Investment Funds: Listed Funds

Legal 500 UK 2025

Ranked in 'Band Two' for Closed-ended Listed Funds

Chambers UK 2025

"Alex is fantastic: he's extremely knowledgeable about the sector, thoroughly reliable in his advice, extremely responsive and always willing to go the extra mile."

Chambers UK 2025

"If I was going to say who probably does the most deals in this market and is very well respected, I would mention Alex."

Chambers UK 2025 

"Alex is an exceptional investment trust practitioner, who gives sensible and commercial advice that can always be relied upon."

Chambers UK 2024

"Alex Haynes is a trusted, long-standing adviser."

The Legal 500 UK 2024 

Biography

Languages – English
Jurisdictions – England and Wales

Alex is a partner in Stephenson Harwood's pre-eminent investment funds team, where he supports clients across the investment management sector in achieving their strategic goals. His clientele includes listed and private funds, investment and asset managers, as well as investment banks and brokers.

He provides comprehensive advice and support on the establishment, restructuring, and reorganisation of investment funds both in the UK and offshore, as well as acquisitions, disposals, joint ventures and equity capital markets advisory work for both investment funds and investment managers. Alex's practice also encompasses financial services regulation, particularly in the investment management sector.

Clients value Alex's extensive knowledge and experience together with his ability to support their objectives efficiently and effectively. His reputation for handling high-profile deals and complex transactions has made him a sought-after adviser in the investment management sector. 

Experience

  • Invesco Asia Trust

    Advised the company on its combination with Asia Dragon pursuant to a scheme of reconstruction. 

  • Mobius Investment Trust

    Acted on the IPO of this new emerging markets fund.  

  • GCP Asset-Backed Income Fund

    Advised the company on its managed wind-down proposals. 

  • City of London Investment Group plc

    Advised the company on its acquisition of Karpus Investment Management.  

  • Schroder BSC Social Impact Trust

    Acted on the IPO of this fund investing in social impact investments. 

  • JPMorgan Japanese Investment Trust

    Advised the company on its combination with JPMorgan Japan Smaller Companies pursuant to a scheme of reconstruction. 

  • Vietnam Enterprise Investments Limited

    Acted on the admission to the Official List and the Main Market of the London Stock Exchange. 

  • GCP Infrastructure Investments Limited

    Advised on the implementation of the company's placing programme. 

  • Geiger Counter Limited

    Advised the company on its admission to the Official List and implementation of a subscription right issue.

  • BlackRock Throgmorton Trust plc

    Advised the company on its secondary fundraising. 

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