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Carol Liu

Carol Liu

Global 2026

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Ranked by Chambers as a “Band 1” lawyer in investment funds, Carol routinely advises and leads teams of lawyers advising global and Asian fund sponsors on structuring and forming private investment funds across a wide variety of strategies, including buyout, growth capital, venture capital, fund of funds, private credit, real estates and infrastructure, co-investment funds and separate managed accounts, in sectors across healthcare, TMT, consumer, the financial sector and others, and across jurisdictions from China, Japan, Korea, Southeast Asia to India. She is frequently called upon to advise clients on delicate sponsor internal issues, such as designing carried interest and other compensation incentives, advising strategic GP transactions and succession planning issues. Clients also turn to Carol on a wide range of complex fund-related transactions, including GP-led continuation fund transactions, GP-led LP tender, stapled secondaries, preferred equity transactions, LP portfolio purchase and sale transactions, and other complex transactions.

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Chambers Global Guide

Investment Funds (International Firms) - China

Band 1
Band 1

Individual Editorial

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.

Strengths

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  • 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.

    Investment Funds (International Firms)Chambers Global Guide
  • Carol is a market leader in Asia fund formation, dedicated to meeting her clients' needs. A truly trusted partner to work with.

    Investment Funds (International Firms)Chambers Global Guide

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