Gray specialises in corporate and regulatory matters with a focus on the investment management and private capital sectors.
He has been a partner in several major international law firms and is qualified in five jurisdictions, reflecting the spread of his practice. His clients range from entrepreneurial start-ups in the investment sector, to large hedge funds and major family offices. He has also worked as general counsel and head of compliance within the FCA-regulated sector.
Gray regularly advises on the structuring of enterprises, including funds and asset managers, covering both onshore and offshore matters. He is a director on a number of investment funds and asset managers. He also works with private investors in a number of areas including sports, property and securities. He also represents clients involved in regulatory issues and investigations.
Education:
University of Oxford – BA Law
Year of qualification: 1990 (England & Wales), 1997 (Hong Kong), 2000 (Cayman Islands), 2001 (BVI), 2004 (Ireland)
Key firms/companies:
Travers Smith
Reed Smith
Maples and Calder
Ogier & Mishcon de Reya
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