Investment Funds (PRC Firms) | Greater China Region

Fangda Partners fields a top-notch practice in the fund formation and investment sphere, acting on a wide spectrum of work for private equity funds, parallel funds, mezzanine funds and funds of funds. The firm is highly sought after by global fund managers. It is widely admired by peers for its sizeable scope and market presence. Active on a number of co-investment fund matters with offshore structures. The team has strong expertise in handling QFLP issues. Fangda counts KKR, Hamilton Lane and Coller Capital among its clients.

Global Law Office has a well-respected team offering advice on fund-raising, fund investments and management. The firm also handles subsequent fund restructuring and exit deals. Its clientele includes domestic private firms, venture capital firms and asset management entities, such as China Life Insurance (Group), Cloudview Capital and Eastern Bell Capital. Investment funds constitute an increasingly important component of the firm's overall strength in financial services.

Zhong Lun Law Firm houses a leading team assisting asset management companies, venture capital firms and other investment vehicles with formation, fund-raising and investment issues. It possesses an extensive clientele which includes both private and public sector clients, regularly advising government guide funds on their investments into the private equity area. The team is skilled at handling regulatory compliance work such as registration of fund managers and filing of private funds with the Asset Management Association of China. Zhong Lun is especially active on investments in the real estate, technology and healthcare spheres.

Han Kun Law Offices houses an impressive team that represents prominent fund management and asset management institutions in an array of industry sectors. It is sought after for its capacity to handle major venture capital fund formations and well regarded for its ability in both onshore and offshore work. The team is especially well versed in handling parallel fund and fund of funds structures. The firm remains a popular choice for renminbi fund work.

Jingtian & Gongcheng houses a robust team with a vibrant and growing practice that handles a range of renminbi and US dollar fund formation matters as well as capital raisings, fund management and venture capital fund investments. The law firm leverages a standout capital markets offering to assist clients with fund formation mandates.

King & Wood Mallesons fields a well-rounded service advising on the entire life-cycle of funds. It leverages its overseas network in cross-border and offshore fund formation and capital injection on behalf of Chinese clients. The team remains a popular choice for asset management companies and financial institutions. The firm is highly commended for its expertise in dealing with funds under the QDLP and QFLP programmes. It is routinely instructed to handle the establishment of multibillion renminbi projects.

Grandall Law Firm houses a prominent team with a strong reputation for handling retail fund and private equity fund matters. The firm benefits from a market-leading position in capital markets. It primarily focuses on domestic fund formation and management.

Haiwen & Partners operates a high-quality investment funds practice with a strong record in renminbi and US dollar fund formation and investment issues. The team gains recognition for its experience in offshore fund matters. It is also able to provide advice on QFLP and QDLP structures.

Llinks Law Offices' investment funds team is well regarded for its representation of domestic and international public funds, asset managers and trust companies. The team has a broad scope which covers the full range of finance work. The firm is also active advising on mutual fund and asset management issues. It offers knowledge of fund regulatory issues, including obtaining approvals from the China Securities Regulatory Commission. It possesses noteworthy expertise in handling regulatory and compliance matters.

AllBright Law Offices fields a compact and noteworthy practice based in Shanghai which handles fund formation and capital raising for funds. The investment funds offering is bolstered by the firm's capability in banking and finance and general investment.

Dacheng Law Offices’ investment funds department operates out of its bases in Beijing and Shanghai and multiple offices across mainland China, and is experienced in handling a range of fund establishment mandates, including equity investment funds, real estate funds and funds of funds. The group is a popular choice for fund regulatory compliance and wider financing and investment transactions.

Merits & Tree Law Offices advises government guidance funds and private equity funds on a variety of investment fund matters. It is also equipped to handle QDLP and QFLP-related mandates. Wuhan Optical Valley Industrial Investment Fund Management, Tianjin Harvest Point Equity Investment Fund Management and Henan CICC Huirong Private Equity Fund Management are examples of its clients.

Shihui Partners is noted for its private equity and investment funds offering. It regularly receives mandates relating to renminbi fund establishment work. The team is also able to advise on QFLP matters. The firm is able to draw resources from its national network, with practices based in Beijing, Shanghai and Shenzhen. Its key clients include Beijing Paradigm Private Equity Fund Management, Zhundian Private Equity Fund Management (Beijing) and Hainan Huayi Private Equity Fund Management.