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Kirkland & Ellis

Investment Funds: Private Equity (International Firms)

Greater China Region Guide 2026 : China

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We have one of the largest and most experienced investment funds practices in the world. More than 620 dedicated attorneys working across Asia, Europe and the United States on investment funds matters, with core private equity focus, uniquely positioning us to serve our clients in connection with:



·        Buyout funds

·        Funds of funds

·        Credit funds

·        Growth funds

·        LP representations

·        Placement agent representations

·        Mezzanine and distressed debt

·        Secondaries and restructuring

·        Carry and co-investment structuring

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Investment Funds: Private Equity (International Firms) - China

Band 1

What the Team is Known For

Kirkland & Ellis's private equity powerhouse advises top-flight clients on the formation, funding and closing of funds across a spread of target industry sectors, including healthcare, consumer goods, technology and life sciences. The team also acts on the raising of real estate and credit funds and assists in secondary transactions. The team is adept at advising international clients with a focus on investment in China and able to draw on the firm's global presence to further assist clients.

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Work Highlights

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  • Kirkland & Ellis represented Ares Management in the final closing of Ares SSG Capital Partners VI.

Strengths

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  • Kirkland & Ellis has advised us on multiple funds and knows us very well. Most of the time it provides solutions as if it can read our mind.

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  • The team has comprehensive and valuable advice on a wide range of matters with second-to-none market knowledge across a diverse set of regions with different legal and commercial considerations.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Carol Liu
    Carol Liu

    Carol Liu

    Carol Liu maintains her position as a strong candidate for China-focused funds and PRC asset managers, covering a broad scheme of private closed-end funds across multiple sectors. Her recent successes have included funds in the biomedical, logistics, TMT and food and beverage industries.

    • Carol is a market leader in Asia fund formation, dedicated to meeting her clients' needs. A truly trusted partner to work with.

      Investment Funds: Private Equity (International Firms) respondentGreater China Region

    • Carol is a seasoned investment funds partner who is our go to person in this area. She is a good listener who consistently delivers thoughtful, responsive and highly commercially-driven advice.

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  • Jennifer Feng
    Jennifer Feng

    Jennifer Feng

    Jennifer Feng co-heads the firm’s Asia investment funds practice. She has considerable expertise advising on a range of investment funds matters, from structuring and formation to closing. Her clientele includes international and regional sponsors across the Asia-Pacific region.

    • Jennifer is very responsive and willing to consider all aspects of the business and gives practical and well-rounded solutions.

      Investment Funds: Private Equity (International Firms) respondentGreater China Region

    • Jennifer Feng has strong technical knowledge and commercial awareness. She also has the ability to communicate and explain concepts to clients in a clear and concise manner.

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