Investment Funds (International Firms) | Greater China Region

Adam Furber leads Simpson Thacher & Bartlett's Asia private funds team, with a proven track record of establishing complex closed-end fund structures across the Asia-Pacific region, and he is especially popular with Japanese asset managers. He is notably active on the formation and operation of buyout funds.

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.

Gavin Anderson co-heads Debevoise & Plimpton's investment funds group and is a renowned figure in the market for his expertise in all aspects of fund formation, capital raising and closing. He regularly acts for GPs across a range of private closed-end fund structures, as well as LPs on large-size, bespoke investments.

Albert Cho is sought after for his abilities in the private funds space, particularly for Korea-related funds. He also acts for an impressive roster of international fund managers across a range of strategies, such as real estate, debt, buyout, banking, infrastructure and venture capital.

Geoffrey Chan leads Skadden's investment management department and is based in the firm's Hong Kong office. He is a prominent counsel in the private closed-end space who is competent across a range of structures and strategies.

Jason Ng heads Baker McKenzie's investment funds group and is regularly instructed by leading real estate funds to set up investment platforms, as well as by noteworthy private equity houses and global investors on various closed-end structures.

Justin Dolling's seasoned practice encompasses an array of strategies formed under closed-end structures, including healthcare, credit, private equity and growth capital. He is also a top choice of counsel regarding fund investment and closing mandates, principally advising GPs.

Lorna Chen leads an active private equity practice representing both LPs and GPs across the Greater China region. She is a favourite choice of counsel for a number of sovereign wealth funds on their strategic investments. She is also the firm's Asia regional managing partner.

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.

Matthias Feldmann is very experienced in advising a range of open-end and closed-end funds, such as equity long-short hedge funds and AI-based hedge funds. He also possesses deep knowledge of the regulations governing investment funds.

Edwin Wong is relied on by both GP and LP-side clients investing in private equity funds and also assists in the formation of prominent real estate funds. His practice is active in the digital sector and related infrastructures.

Eva Chan possesses robust experience in the investment funds market, particularly in handling matters involving the formation and acquisition of ETFs. She is also active advising on regulatory matters affecting 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.

Hayden Flinn advises asset managers on establishing investment platforms as part of a broader corporate practice, with a focus on private equity-related structures in a multitude of sectors. He also handles fund investment and related asset disposal.

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.

Jeremy Lam heads the practice and possesses a well-established market profile based on his acumen in the open-end fund sub-markets, principally hedge and retail funds. He is well regarded in the market for his expertise in fund regulatory issues.

Jiang Jingjing is noted for his expertise in advising on fund formation and capital raising matters. He is particularly experienced in mandates involving Hong Kong LP funds as well as registered funds.

Michael Wong leads Dechert's broad funds practice and 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.

Lee Pang is adept at handling all aspects of venture capital and private equity fund formation and operation. He has previously practised as a funds lawyer in New York, San Francisco and Shanghai.

Scott Peterman of K&L Gates boasts substantial knowledge of advising both GPs and LPs on high-value matters relating to private closed-end funds. He also accepts mandates to establish and structure hedge 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.

Lum Chune Loong has a growing track record of advising notable Asia and China-based funds on their investment and fund structuring work.

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.

Xing Liyong is a bright talent cultivating a growing reputation for China-facing private equity matters concentrating on the technology and healthcare sectors. Her mandates focus on assisting with fund-raising activities for global fund managers.

Shawn Yang co-heads Debevoise & Plimpton's investment funds group. He is adept at structuring, formation and fundraising for both private equity and venture capital funds. Shawn is active in the formation and operation of buyout and growth funds, and he regularly acts on GP-led secondary transactions and the transfer of existing funds to continuation funds.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Zeng Xun is an investment funds partner based in the firm's Beijing office. She advises clients on a variety of fund formation and maintenance matters, with a particular focus on private equity and venture capital funds.