George Furnivall is an associate in the London office of Kirkland & Ellis International LLP. George has experience in advising on a range of financial regulation and funds matters within the investment advisory and private investment funds industry.
Experience
Representative Matters
Since joining Kirkland, George's representative matters have included:
Advising on fund structuring and cross border marketing issues under AIFMD, particularly in relation to global private equity funds
Advising on AIFMD, FSMA and other regulatory matters in relation to M&A and private equity transactions
Advising on systems, controls, policies and procedures compliant with AIFMD and MiFID II
Prior to joining Kirkland, George’s representative matters include:
Advising on regulatory aspects of M&A, private equity and other corporate transactions involving the financial services sector
Advising on the application of MiFID II, the Senior Managers Regime and MAR
Advising on certain FCA procedures under FSMA, including change in control and approved persons applications
Advising on financial services regulatory issues relating to Brexit
Prior Experience
Norton Rose Fulbright LLP, London
Associate, 2017–2018
Trainee Solicitor, 2015–2017
Credentials
Admissions & Qualifications
2017, Admitted to Practice as a Solicitor of England and Wales
