Investment Funds: Private Equity (International Firms)
Greater China Region Guide 2024 : China
Band 2
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+852 2509 7888Chambers Review
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. The firm counts EQT, PineBridge Investments and Morgan Stanley among its major clients.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"They are well equipped to tackle intricate legal challenges that arise during not only the formation period and fundraising period but also during the closing process. Their guidance demonstrates their commitment to delivering exceptional services and tailored solutions to us."
"The team is a market leader, not only because they are very experienced and strong in advising on the formation of sophisticated PE and hedge funds, but also because they can advise on Hong Kong laws. Therefore, they can offer clients comprehensive structuring and regulatory advice."
"They are well equipped to tackle intricate legal challenges that arise during not only the formation period and fundraising period but also during the closing process. Their guidance demonstrates their commitment to delivering exceptional services and tailored solutions to us."
"The team is a market leader, not only because they are very experienced and strong in advising on the formation of sophisticated PE and hedge funds, but also because they can advise on Hong Kong laws. Therefore, they can offer clients comprehensive structuring and regulatory advice."
Notable Practitioners
Effie Vasilopoulos co-leads Sidley Austin's global investment funds group. She remains a highly sought-after specialist in both the private open and closed-end fund spaces, and is also instructed by government bodies for her legislative know-how. She is also knowledgeable in the hedge funds space.
"Effie is a market-leading partner with a stellar reputation."
"She understands our needs and always provides alternative options or suggestions that would benefit and protect us."
"Effie is one of the best funds lawyers in town, if not the best!"