Investment Funds (International Firms) | Greater China Region

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.

Luke Gannon leads DLA Piper's investment funds practice. He is well known for his wide range of expertise in private open and closed-end funds, and is often looked to by GPs and LP investors across a range of strategies, including real estate, digital technologies and securities.

Chris Lee leads Cleary's investment funds team from the firm's base in Hong Kong. He has considerable expertise advising on fund formation, structuring and operation and attracts regular mandates from private equity firms and sovereign wealth funds.

Lee Guo Sun stands out for his frequent instruction by reputable private equity houses, particularly in the real estate, infrastructure and logistics sectors. He is triple-qualified in England and Wales, Hong Kong and Singapore.

James Ford recently joined Ashurst's Hong Kong office. He is often called upon by LPs seeking to invest in private equity funds and also assists with secondary fund formations.

Michael Wong is often called upon by PRC and Hong Kong-based asset managers for his wide expertise. He is equally proficient in handling hedge funds, PE funds and registered funds.

Taylor Hui stands out for his knowledge of registered fund regulatory procedures, and is regularly instructed to handle retail and hedge fund launches. He is also well regarded for his expertise in handling private equity fund formation.

Vincent Ip is managing partner of Ropes & Gray’s Hong Kong office and a specialist in asset management. He primarily acts for institutional investors on high-value investments in private equity funds, as well as acting for sponsors on a range of closed-end formations.

Ying White is frequently instructed to advise private closed-end funds on formation mandates both inbound to and outbound from the PRC. She is knowledgeable about offshore and onshore fund structures used in the PRC, such as QFII, QFLP, QDII and QDLP funds, and renminbi funds.

Alwyn Li has an active practice facilitating retail funds such as unit trusts and debt funds. He is knowledgeable about SFC authorisation and maintenance requirements. He is well-versed in both thematic and multi-asset funds.

Cindy Shek has a growing reputation in the market for her proficiency in investment funds. While adept at all aspects of fund formation and investment, from private equity funds to EFTs, she has notable strength in authorised funds.

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.

Fiona Fong leads Deacons' private funds team. She is well experienced in advising on private fund and private equity fund formation. She has notable expertise assisting with onshore and offshore fund structures.

Hibban Ahmed leads Linklaters' Hong Kong investment funds practice. He is well-versed in a variety of fund formation and structuring mandates, including for real estate asset investment houses.

Paul Moloney is well experienced advising on public and private fund formation. He has particular expertise handling real estate, hedge fund and private equity fund establishment.

Penelope Shen specialises in the structuring, formation and fundraising of both offshore and onshore funds, particularly those targeting cross-border investment portfolios. She frequently works on the establishment of real estate funds and joint venture companies.

Jennifer Feng co-heads the firm’s Asia investment funds practice. She has considerable expertise advising on a range of investment funds matters, from structuring and formation to closing. Her clientele includes international and regional sponsors across the Asia-Pacific region.

Michael Ceulen is a partner based in Simpson Thacher & Bartlett's Hong Kong office. He regularly works on the formation of funds across the Asia-Pacific region, with a special focus on real estate funds.

Wang Qingjian is a partner at Haiwen & Partners’ Hong Kong office. He has extensive experience in the establishment of offshore funds and regularly represents companies in their investments into USD-denominated funds. He is also adept at transferring limited partner interests.

Wang Jingyi is a Senior Associate in the firm’s Hong Kong office. She has strong expertise in fund formation, with a focus on private funds.