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Baker McKenzie

Investment Funds: International

Asia-Pacific Guide 2026 : Singapore

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Our Investment Funds practice is recognized as a market leader that delivers sophisticated advice and cutting-edge solutions to fund sponsors, investors and other market participants in the private funds space. Our Singapore team counsels a broad spectrum of clients, from some of the world’s largest sponsors to first-time asset managers, and advise a wide range of institutional investors including prominent pension funds, family offices and corporates. We are well placed to provide deep market insight and cuttingedge analyses to both fund managers and investors participating in private funds and have established a track record for adding value to our clients’ fund raisings by providing efficient, sophisticated and commercially minded solutions.

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Investment Funds: International - Singapore

Band 2

What the Team is Known For

Baker McKenzie Wong & Leow has a well-respected legal team in the Singapore market handling fund formation, structuring and regulatory issues for fund managers and institutional investors. The team is particularly active on the formation of venture capital funds as well as private equity and real estate funds. It provides cross-border expertise through the firm's global network, and a strong base in the Asia region with activity in the Hong Kong, Thailand, Malaysia, Korea and India markets. The firm is active in sectors such as education and logistics.

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Work Highlights

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  • Baker McKenzie Wong & Leow advised ESR Group on the formation of ESR Data Centre Fund I.

Strengths

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  • The team is sharp, technically strong and offers practical solutions. Turnaround is efficient and its work ethic is highly commendable. It goes the extra mile to meet deadlines, which can be tight.

    Investment Funds: International respondentAsia-Pacific

  • They take a creative and proactive approach to matters at hand. They have extensive knowledge and experience in the industry. They are also knowledgeable about up-and-coming new trends in the market.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Derek Kwan
    Derek Kwan

    Derek Kwan

    Derek Kwan is a respected lawyer in Singapore who is well placed to provide formation advice on a range of funds, particularly those in the real estate and private equity sectors. He is especially well-versed at handling cross-border deals for international clients.

    • Derek is a well-seasoned and knowledgeable adviser whom you can rely on. He is attentive and is always proactive in providing timely advice and guidance.

      Investment Funds: International respondentAsia-Pacific

    • Derek always has his pulse on market trends and gives incisive and practical advice on the best path forward. He is extremely commercial, quick to respond and ready to help.

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  • Kelvin Poa
    Kelvin Poa

    Kelvin Poa

    Kelvin Poa has a notable practice in Singapore advising on the full suite of fund structures, with particular expertise in venture capital mandates.

    • Kelvin is one of the smartest lawyers I've ever worked with. His expertise and knowledge are quite wide-ranging, including a commercial perspective.

      Investment Funds: International respondentAsia-Pacific

    • He is very responsive and client-centric. He is always keen to understand the commercial intent.

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