Investment Funds: Registered Funds (International Firms) | Greater China Region

Deacons' large funds team is renowned for its mastery of the retail fund market. The firm is much admired for its regulatory expertise and its standout track record in obtaining SFC authorisations for a variety of public funds, including unit trusts, RFQII and UCITS funds. The team is also proficient in the private fund space, particularly with regard to the establishment of hedge funds including knowledge of Hong Kong's OFC regime. The team is experienced in advising fund managers based in Mainland China on investment into Hong Kong, and in dealing with insurance and securities.

Simmons & Simmons's investment fund practice distinguishes itself for its skilled handling of ETFs and other registered funds, in addition to enjoying a strong reputation for hedge fund formation. The firm advises on the launch of long-only funds as well as long-short hedge funds, with a noted record of advising on Hong Kong's OFC regime. The team is proficient in broader regulatory and licensing issues, including SFC authorisation. The team also counsels international and domestic clients on asset management down to the level of deep restructurings and strategy shifts.

Baker McKenzie's investment funds team is commonly selected by asset management clients seeking to establish large private equity funds, with particular expertise in real estate strategies. The team handles mandates for the formation and management of MPFs and REITs. The team additionally acts for leading institutional investors with regard to high-value investments into funds.

The investment funds practice at King & Wood Mallesons is acknowledged for its significant experience advising key clients on the formation of real estate and infrastructure funds, adding further depth to its extensive Asia-Pacific offering. The firm possesses a well-established China practice which provides services related to both inbound and outbound investment. Its sector experience includes technology, healthcare, energy, logistics and media. The team demonstrates further expertise in registered funds such as ETFs and mutual funds.