Ogier advises on launch of CQS Diversified Fund Limited

Ogier has advised CQS, regarded as one of Europe's premier alternative asset management firms, on the establishment and London Stock Exchange listing of CQS Diversified Fund Limited, a Guernsey registered closed-ended fund.  CQS Diversified Fund Limited will invest substantially all of its assets into CQS Diversified Fund (SPC) Limited, Segregated Portfolio Alpha.

Partner Roger Le Tissier led the Ogier Guernsey team assisted by Managing Associate Andy Lowe and Associate Rachael Sanders.  Herbert Smith LLP, led by partner Nigel Farr, acted as English legal counsel to CQS.

Established in 1999, CQS is a US$8.4 billion investment manager with portfolio management and trading operations in London, Hong Kong and New York and additional presence in the Channel Islands, Cayman Islands, Luxembourg, Geneva and Sydney.