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Investment Funds: Private Equity (International Firms) - China
What the Team is Known For
The investment funds practice at King & Wood Mallesons is acknowledged for its significant experience advising key clients on the formation of real estate and infrastructure funds, adding further depth to its extensive Asia-Pacific offering. The firm possesses a well-established China practice which provides services related to both inbound and outbound investment. Its sector experience includes technology, healthcare, energy, logistics and media. The team demonstrates further expertise in registered funds such as ETFs and mutual funds.
Strengths
They are responsive, professional and very efficient.
The team is very good at solving difficult problems and bespoke structuring or drafting.
Work Highlights
King & Wood Mallesons acted for Shenzhen Capital Asset Management Company in the establishment of a limited partnership fund in Hong Kong.
Notable practitioners
Lee Guo Sun stands out for his frequent instruction by reputable private equity houses, particularly in the real estate, infrastructure and logistics sectors. He is triple-qualified in England and Wales, Hong Kong and Singapore.
He and his team are commercial-minded and very responsive.
Guo Sun is a legal wizard.
He is very responsive when it comes to project management.
He could always come up with reasonable solutions through complex problems, achieving a good balance between compliance and commercial needs.
Cindy Shek has a growing reputation in the market for her proficiency in investment funds. While adept at all aspects of fund formation and investment, from private equity funds to EFTs, she has notable strength in authorised funds.
Cindy is an expert in securities and the financial sector, with great expertise in SFC authorised funds.