Chambers Review

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Investment Funds: Private Equity - Asia-Pacific Region
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Band 3
What the Team is Known For

A&O Shearman is credited for its legal experience in private equity funds in Hong Kong and bolstered by the credentials of its Tokyo-based practice group. The firm is highlighted for its skills in Asia-focused fund formation, the assistance of sovereign wealth funds and institutional investors with investments into funds, and regulatory matters arising from the design of new investment products, together with funds-related M&A. Clients include prominent fund managers and high-profile investors. The firm fields additional expertise in handling venture capital fund matters.

Notable practitioners

Hong Kong-based Lorna Chen and Etienne Gelencsér in Japan are the key contacts.

Work Highlights

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  • A&O Shearman advised Axiom Asia Private Capital on the fundraising for its latest flagship fund, Axiom Asia 7.

Strengths

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