Investment Funds (International Firms) | Global

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.