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Investment Funds: Private Equity

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Chambers Review

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Investment Funds: Private Equity - Asia-Pacific Region

3
Band 3

What the Team is Known For

White & Case's legal team is especially rated for handling private equity matters as part of the wider global funds practice, advising on formation, structuring and regulatory issues. The firm demonstrates further expertise with regard to hedge funds and is active on cross-border matters for clients investing throughout the Asia-Pacific region from its Hong Kong and Singapore offices. It also advises institutional and sovereign investors on investments into funds. The firm has expertise in US law to provide specific advice to US taxable, ERISA and US tax-exempt investors.

Notable practitioners

Anthony Wong, based in Hong Kong, is the key contact for the group.

Work Highlights

Provided by White & Case LLP

  • White & Case represented gumi Cryptos Capital in the establishment of gumi Cryptos Capital II, a USD110 million fund to focus on early stage blockchain startups, targeting investments in both equity and tokens.

Strengths

Provided by Chambers

"There was a high level of commitment and energy to proceed with the deal while understanding a unique business protocol and decision-making process here in Japan."

Investment Funds: Private Equity respondent
Global

"The team has extensive knowledge and experience in providing legal services in terms of fund formation and other regulatory matters. Given its experience, it can provide many insights into market practice and the negotiation strategy."

Investment Funds: Private Equity respondent
Global