GUERNSEY, CHANNEL ISLANDS—European-based Ipes and US-based Standish have formed a strategic partnership agreement.

Under the partnership, Standish and Ipes, will work together to share their specialized private equity knowledge, experience and contacts in their respective US and European markets. As a result, both firms and their clients will benefit from enhanced cross-jurisdictional capabilities and access to a transatlantic network. Furthermore, Standish's clients will be able to gain access to Ipes' corporate services and European regulatory expertise. Both firms are boutique providers of fund services to managers of private equity, venture capital, and real estate funds.

“We are really excited about this next stage of the Ipes journey as we continue to develop and grow the business. Standish appealed to us as our US partner on the basis of their success,” said Ipes' commercial director Justin Partington. “They have grown rapidly through their excellent client relationships and high-quality customized service delivery. We look forward to sharing experiences and developing new relationships with them over the years to come. Now is a particularly good time to establish this partnership as both European and US fund managers cope with AIFMD and FATCA.”