Investment Funds: Registered Funds (International Firms) | Global

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.

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.