Julien Vandenbussche Bio

Julien Vandenbussche is a Partner in Stephenson Harwood’s Paris office, where he leads the Investment Funds Formation practice. With 20 years of experience, he assists both French and international clients in establishing and representing a diverse range of investment funds, including private equity, impact, and infrastructure funds. His clients benefit from his strategic insight and deep understanding of the sector’s commercial and operational concerns. Julien provides comprehensive advice on primary and secondary investments, regulatory matters, and incentive schemes, ensuring clients navigate the complexities of fund formation with confidence. His role as a former in-house general counsel of a global asset manager equips him with a unique perspective, allowing him to address the strategic needs of top-tier market actors effectively. Actively involved in the law-making process for asset management, Julien is a member of the Legal Committee of France Invest and the Regulatory and Legal Committee of Invest Europe. His expertise is sought after at professional conferences, and he shares his knowledge by teaching investment funds law at French universities.