Investment Funds: Registered Funds | Asia-Pacific

Baker McKenzie is a leading global law firm with an established track record for handling a range of funds matters on an Asia-wide scale. The firm has exceptional cross-border capabilities, owing to its impressive global footprint, which is further bolstered in the Asia-Pacific region by its significant Australian funds group, as well as standout practices in Hong Kong and Singapore. It is particularly prominent for its work on private equity real estate funds, REITs and pension funds, with additional expertise in handling secondary investments and regulatory compliance work. It acts as counsel to sovereign wealth funds operating in the region and advises investors and fund managers on regulatory matters, including the impact of financial regulation reforms.

Simmons & Simmons' legal team has an established reputation in the registered fund space, particularly regarding ETFs and retail funds. It boasts sought-after expertise for RFQII fund advice and SFC authorisations, as well as regulatory and licensing issues. The team is highly commended for its experience in hedge fund formation and for advising a range of investors on renminbi-denominated funds, with expertise based in both Hong Kong and Singapore. It is also adept at handling funds domiciled in Ireland and Luxembourg.

King & Wood is well respected for its experience in renminbi-denominated funds in China. The firm is noted for its experience assisting international investment fund clients with their Asian operations as well as its clients' China outbound investment requirements. The firm demonstrates further ability in complex fund formation, including EFTs, private equity, real estate, infrastructure and hedge funds.

Mallesons’ Singapore and Australian offices work closely together to provide a well-integrated service advising international clients on their operations in the region. Its well-experienced team has particular strength advising fund investors and managers on real estate and infrastructure fund formation, management and restructuring as well as private equity investments and co-investments.