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James Kanabar

Asia-Pacific 2026

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Ranked in 1 practice area

Investment Funds

Australia

3 years ranked

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Asia-Pacific

Practice Areas

James advises clients on investment fund and capital partnership formations, including advising sponsors on fund raising, ongoing fund operation and co-investment arrangements. James has market-leading expertise in the establishment of continuation funds, and also advises sovereign wealth funds, superannuation funds and other institutional investors on fund investments and co-investments in Australia and offshore. James's practice covers a range of alternative assets, with a particular focus on private equity, venture capital, infrastructure, real estate and energy.

James is an active participant in industry bodies, including as a longstanding member of the Australian Investment Council's Legal and Tax Advisory Committee.

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Chambers Asia & Pacific

Investment Funds - Australia

Band 4
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James Kanabar is based in Sydney, where he is well reputed for fund establishment across a range of asset classes.

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Strengths

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  • He has a very strong understanding of the funds market globally.

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  • James Kanabar is very responsive and proactive in ensuring he understands the commercial drivers behind our business decisions.

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Ranked Individuals at Allens (104)

Asia-Pacific Region

Australia

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