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Dechert LLP

Investment Funds: International

Asia-Pacific Guide 2026 : Singapore

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Dechert LLP

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Doing business successfully in Asia Pacific requires commitment, local knowledge and adaptability. Faced with complex regulations and business practices, incoming investors appreciate counsel that combines robust representation with respect for local sensitivities. Asian corporations, in turn, often require a law firm with sophisticated commercial judgment and cross-border capabilities when establishing or expanding a footprint outside the region.

Financial services entities of all types rely on Dechert’s team in Singapore. With a reputation as a market leader in investment funds, we handle the full range of private equity, hedge and registered fund work. We also advise major institutional investors – particularly Asian sovereign wealth funds and fund-of-funds – on investments into financial products, both in Asia and elsewhere.

Asset managers regularly contact us for advice on:

  • Fund formation and offerings
  • Compliance and governance
  • Fund restructuring and consolidation
  • Product development and regulation
  • Investigative proceedings and enforcement actions

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Investment Funds: International - Singapore

Band 2

What the Team is Known For

Dechert is noted for its strength advising on issues affecting private equity and private credit funds. The team is active on fund formation for a range of leading investment companies and fund managers. It also has experience handling fund management and venture capital funds, and often works alongside its Hong Kong office, advising on complex cross-border investment fund projects. It is experienced in acting on technology and energy-related matters.

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Work Highlights

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  • Dechert acted for Clime Capital on the formation of South East Asia Clean Energy Fund II, which reached its hard cap of USD175 million in commitments at final closing.

Strengths

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  • Dechert's team members have prior relevant experience and bring relevant global best practices. They provide proactive and timely responses and relevant practical advice.

    Investment Funds: International respondentAsia-Pacific

  • They provided top-notch commercial and practical advice. They are responsive and have the ability to provide a clear distillation of complex issues.

    Investment Funds: International respondentAsia-Pacific

Notable Practitioners

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  • Dean Collins
    Dean Collins

    Dean Collins

    Dean Collins is a pre-eminent lawyer in Singapore with expertise advising fund managers on the formation of a range of funds, particularly closed structures.

    • He is a top lawyer and a pleasure to work with.

      Investment Funds: International respondentAsia-Pacific

    • Dean is a clear and concise thinker and, most importantly, is very commercial.

      Investment Funds: International respondentAsia-Pacific

    • He is amazing - a fund formation guy through and through.

      Investment Funds: International respondentAsia-Pacific
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