Benjamin Apfel

Global Head of Legal for Alternatives Responsible Investment @Columbia Threadneedle Investments

London, GB
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WORK HISTORY

Mar 2022 — Present

Global Head of Legal for Alternatives Responsible Investment @Columbia Threadneedle Investments

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London, GB

Responsible for legal support for alternative asset classes across the Columbia Threadneedle Investments business covering real estate (US and EMEA), private equity and infrastructure. Responsible for legal support for all aspects of responsible investment across the asset management business including implementation of regulatory change and industry commitments e.g. EU SFDR, FCA ESG Sourcebook, FCA SDR, TCFD, Net Zero Asset Management Initiative, Stewardship and PRI reporting, and provision of the Responsible Engagement Overlay service to clients. I lead a team of 4 lawyers and one trainee solicitor who support the area of work listed above.Co-lead for the legal function for Columbia Threadneedle Investments EMEA in a range of governance bodies including the Business Management Committee.

EDUCATION

1989 — 1992

University of Oxford

Bachelor's Degree, Modern History

1993 — 1994

College of Law, London

Legal Practice Course

1982 — 1989

City of London Boys School

High School

1992 — 1993

College of Law, London

Common Professional Examination

SKILLS

Hedge FundsPersonal Data ProtectionSecuritiesGeneral Corporate CounselCustomer ComplaintsMergers & AcquisitionsBusiness AcquisitionCommercial LitigationRegulatory AffairsFinancial ServicesIsdaAsset ManagmentCorporate GovernanceDerivativesLegal AdviceAsset Management

ABOUT BENJAMIN APFEL

I have over 29 years\' experience as an in-house asset manager lawyer and nearly 19 years…

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