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Sidley Austin LLP

Investment Funds: Hedge Funds (International Firms)

Greater China Region Guide 2026 : China

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Sidley Austin LLP

Rankings

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Investment Funds: Hedge Funds (International Firms) - China

Band 2

What the Team is Known For

Sidley Austin's outstanding funds team offers a full suite of formation and management expertise across the life-cycle of open and closed-end funds. The firm is held in particularly high esteem for its presence in the hedge fund sphere, spanning formation, buyouts, spin-offs and tokenised funds. The firm also offers expertise advising on closed-end private equity and real estate investment platforms. The team is very experienced in cutting-edge regulatory matters, including those governing investments into digital assets.

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Work Highlights

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  • Sidley Austin represented Unified Industrial in its acquisition of the industrial real estate fund management business of Boustead Properties Limited.

Strengths

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  • The firm has deep expertise in navigating the complex regulatory landscape that governs investment funds.

    Investment Funds: Hedge Funds (International Firms) respondentGreater China Region

  • Sidley Austin has a very quick turnaround time and have strong commercial sense and is well respected by the LPs.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • David Kalani Lee
    David Kalani Lee

    David Kalani Lee

    David Kalani Lee has considerable expertise undertaking investment fund formation matters. His knowledge spans technology, healthcare and real estate. He is also equipped to advise on subsequent investment and corporate transactions.

    • David is excellent in terms of delivering quality work. He is very responsive and with excellent commercial and business acumen.

      Investment Funds: Hedge Funds (International Firms) respondentGreater China Region

    • He is very tuned in to the commercial requirements for us.

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    David Kalani Lee

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