Investment Funds (International Firms) | Global

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 Jingyi is a Senior Associate in the firm’s Hong Kong office. She has strong expertise in fund formation.