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Global China Investment Funds (International Firms)
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Senior Statespeople
Band 1
Adam Furber Simpson Thacher & Bartlett
Effie Vasilopoulos Sidley Austin- Gavin Anderson Debevoise & Plimpton
- Carol LiuKirkland & Ellis
- Justin DollingKirkland & Ellis
Band 2
Band 3
Band 4
- Edwin Wong Baker McKenzie
- Huaying Qi Allen & Overy LLP
Ilan Wong White & Case LLP- Jingjing Jiang King & Wood Mallesons
- Joy Lam Baker McKenzie
Michael Wong Dechert- Alwyn LiDeacons
- Damian JacobsKirkland & Ellis
- Dean MorozAshurst
- Eva ChanSimmons & Simmons
- Pang LeeCooley LLP
Up and Coming
- Cindy Shek King & Wood Mallesons
- Hibban Ahmed Linklaters
- Liyong Xing Clifford Chance
- Gaven CheongTiang & Partners
- Xun ZengCooley LLP
Senior Statespeople
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Debevoise & Plimpton | Investment Funds (International Firms)2023 | Senior Statespeople |Andrew Ostrognai boasts specialist expertise in the private closed-end funds space. He is of counsel in the private equity fund team, having served as a partner in the Hong Kong office for two decades.
Band 1
1 Adam Furber
Simpson Thacher & Bartlett | Investment Funds (International Firms)2023 | Band 1 |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.1 Effie Vasilopoulos
Sidley Austin | Investment Funds (International Firms)2023 | Band 1 |Effie Vasilopoulos co-leads Sidley Austin's global investment funds group. She remains a highly sought-after specialist in both the private open and closed-end funds spaces, and is also instructed by government bodies for her legislative know-how. She is also knowledgeable in the hedge funds space.1 Gavin AndersonDebevoise & Plimpton | Investment Funds (International Firms)2023 | Band 1 |Gavin Anderson heads Debevoise & Plimpton's investment 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.
Band 2
2 Albert Cho
Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP | Investment Funds (International Firms)2023 | Band 2 |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.2 Geoffrey Chan
Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom and Affiliates | Investment Funds (International Firms)2023 | Band 2 |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.
2 Lorna Xin Chen
Shearman & Sterling | Investment Funds (International Firms)2023 | Band 2 |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.
2 Luke Gannon
DLA Piper Hong Kong | Investment Funds (International Firms)2023 | Band 2 |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.2 Matthias Feldmann
Clifford Chance | Investment Funds (International Firms)2023 | Band 2 |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.
2 Serena Tan
Morrison Foerster | Investment Funds (International Firms)2023 | Band 2 |Serena Tan has a strong presence in the private equity space and is looked to by many multinational corporations and asset managers. Her highly active practice, which shows a strong PRC focus, also encompasses investor representation.
Band 3
3 Anthony Wong
White & Case LLP | Investment Funds (International Firms)2023 | Band 3 |Anthony Wong actively represents sponsor-side clients establishing large-cap closed-end fund platforms, most notably in the real estate space. He also acts for sophisticated sovereign wealth funds.3 Guo Sun Lee
King & Wood Mallesons | Investment Funds (International Firms)2023 | Band 3 |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 & Wales, Hong Kong and Singapore.3 Hayden FlinnKing & Wood Mallesons | Investment Funds (International Firms)2023 | Band 3 |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.3 James Ford
Allen & Overy | Investment Funds (International Firms)2023 | Band 3 |James Ford is the head of Allen & Overy's funds and asset management department, and is often called upon by LPs seeking to invest in private equity funds and also assists with secondary fund formations.3 Jason NgBaker McKenzie | Investment Funds (International Firms)2023 | Band 3 |Jason Ng co-heads Baker McKenzie's global 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.
3 Vincent Ip
Ropes & Gray LLP | Investment Funds (International Firms)2023 | Band 3 |Vincent Ip heads Ropes & Gray's asset management department. 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.3 Ying WhiteClifford Chance LLP | Investment Funds (International Firms)2023 | Band 3 |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.
Band 4
4 Edwin WongBaker McKenzie | Investment Funds (International Firms)2023 | Band 4 |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.4 Huaying QiAllen & Overy LLP | Investment Funds (International Firms)2023 | Band 4 |Qi Huaying joined Allen & Overy in early 2023. She offers expertise in fund formation and operation, and is particularly highly rated for her handling of US dollar fund matters.4 Ilan WongWhite & Case LLP | Investment Funds (International Firms)2023 | Band 4 |Ilan Wong is based in Hong Kong and is active on fund formation and capital raising mandates. She is also experienced in handling sponsor-side investment funds work.4 Jingjing JiangKing & Wood Mallesons | Investment Funds (International Firms)2023 | Band 4 |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.4 Joy LamBaker McKenzie | Investment Funds (International Firms)2023 | Band 4 |Joy Lam boasts impressive experience in advising GPs and LPs on private equity and hedge funds, and is also very active in the launching of cutting-edge tokenised funds. She brings a strong background in fintech to the practice.4 Michael Wong
Dechert | Investment Funds (International Firms)2023 | Band 4 |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.
Up and Coming
U Cindy ShekKing & Wood Mallesons | Investment Funds (International Firms)2023 | Up and Coming |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, she has notable strength in authorised funds.U Hibban Ahmed
Linklaters | Investment Funds (International Firms)2023 | Up and Coming |Hibban Ahmed leads Linklaters' investment funds practice. He is well versed in a variety of fund formation and structuring mandates, including for real estate asset investment houses.U Liyong XingClifford Chance | Investment Funds (International Firms)2023 | Up and Coming |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.- Gaven CheongTiang & Partners | Investment Funds (International Firms)2023 | Up and Coming