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Global China Investment Funds (International Firms)

More emphasis is placed on fund formation work, and sponsor-side representation. The capacity to provide regulatory and relevant tax advice is also considered. This section includes open-ended funds, closed-ended funds, hedge funds, real estate funds, infrastructure funds and funds of funds. Registered funds and superannuation funds are also included.

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Senior Statespeople
  1. S
    Andrew M Ostrognai
    Debevoise & Plimpton
    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.
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Band 1
  1. Adam Furber
    1
    Adam Furber
    Simpson Thacher & Bartlett
    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.
  2. Effie Vasilopoulos
    1
    Effie Vasilopoulos
    Sidley Austin
    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.
  3. 1
    Gavin Anderson
    Debevoise & Plimpton
    Debevoise & 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.
  4. Carol Liu
    Kirkland & Ellis | Investment Funds (International Firms)
    2023 | Band 1
  5. Justin Dolling
    Kirkland & Ellis | Investment Funds (International Firms)
    2023 | Band 1
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Band 2
  1. Albert Cho
    2
    Albert Cho
    Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP
    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. 2
    Geoffrey Chan
    Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom and Affiliates
    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.
  3. Lorna Xin Chen
    2
    Lorna Xin Chen
    Shearman & Sterling
    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.
  4. Luke Gannon
    2
    Luke Gannon
    DLA Piper Hong Kong
    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.
  5. 2
    Matthias Feldmann
    Clifford Chance
    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.
  6. Serena Tan
    2
    Serena Tan
    Morrison Foerster
    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.
  7. Jeremy Lam
    Deacons | Investment Funds (International Firms)
    2023 | Band 2
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Band 3
  1. Anthony Wong
    3
    Anthony Wong
    White & Case LLP
    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.
  2. 3
    Guo Sun Lee
    King & Wood Mallesons
    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. 3
    Hayden Flinn
    King & Wood Mallesons
    King & 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.
  4. 3
    James Ford
    Allen & Overy
    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.
  5. 3
    Jason Ng
    Baker 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.
  6. Vincent Ip
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    Vincent Ip
    Ropes & Gray LLP
    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.
  7. 3
    Ying White
    Clifford Chance LLP
    Clifford 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.
  8. Scott D Peterman
    K&L Gates | Investment Funds (International Firms)
    2023 | Band 3
  9. Taylor Hui
    Deacons | Investment Funds (International Firms)
    2023 | Band 3
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Band 4
  1. 4
    Edwin Wong
    Baker 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.
  2. 4
    Huaying Qi
    Allen & Overy LLP
    Allen & 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.
  3. Ilan Wong
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    Ilan Wong
    White & Case LLP
    White & 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. 4
    Jingjing Jiang
    King & Wood Mallesons
    King & 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.
  5. 4
    Joy Lam
    Baker 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.
  6. Michael Wong
    4
    Michael Wong
    Dechert
    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.
  7. Alwyn Li
    Deacons | Investment Funds (International Firms)
    2023 | Band 4
  8. Damian Jacobs
    Kirkland & Ellis | Investment Funds (International Firms)
    2023 | Band 4
  9. Dean Moroz
    Ashurst | Investment Funds (International Firms)
    2023 | Band 4
  10. Eva Chan
    Simmons & Simmons | Investment Funds (International Firms)
    2023 | Band 4
  11. Pang Lee
    Cooley LLP | Investment Funds (International Firms)
    2023 | Band 4
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Up and Coming
  1. U
    Cindy Shek
    King & Wood Mallesons
    King & 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.
  2. U
    Hibban Ahmed
    Linklaters
    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.
  3. U
    Liyong Xing
    Clifford Chance
    Clifford 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.
  4. Gaven Cheong
    Tiang & Partners | Investment Funds (International Firms)
    2023 | Up and Coming
  5. Xun Zeng
    Cooley LLP | Investment Funds (International Firms)
    2023 | Up and Coming