Investment Funds: Registered Funds - Asia-Pacific Region
What the Team is Known For
King & Wood Mallesons has particular strength in real estate and infrastructure fund formation, management and restructuring in Asia and Australia. The firm demonstrates further ability with regard to the establishment of private equity funds and ETFs. It is well respected for its experience in renminbi-denominated funds in China as well as its experience assisting international investment fund clients with their Asian operations from its offices in Hong Kong and Singapore. It is particularly proficient with regard to its clients' China outbound investment requirements, and maintains an established record of advising on matters connecting Australia and Singapore.
Strengths
"A combination of technical excellence and commercial wisdom, together with exemplary interpersonal style, sets the team apart from competitors as trusted advisers and advocates."
"The team are knowledgeable, insightful and always commercial with their advice."
Work Highlights
King & Wood Mallesons advised Betashares on its proposed acquisition of Bendigo Superannuation from Bendigo and Adelaide Bank.
King & Wood Mallesons advised Macquarie on the establishment of a flagship global real estate fund focusing on investments in real estate.
King & Wood Mallesons acted for Shenzhen Capital Asset Management Company on the establishment of a limited partnership fund in Hong Kong.
King & Wood Mallesons acted as GP counsel for the establishment of Suzhou Funds of Funds.
Notable practitioners
Lee Guo Sun in Hong Kong, Du Honghui in Shanghai, William McCosker in Singapore and Jim Boynton in Sydney are the key contacts.
