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Investment Funds: Private Equity - Asia-Pacific Region
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Band 3
What the team is known for

A&O Shearman is credited for its legal experience in private equity funds in Hong Kong and bolstered by the credentials of its Tokyo-based practice group. The firm is highlighted for its skills in Asia-focused fund formations, the representation of sovereign wealth funds and institutional investors on investments into funds, regulatory matters arising from the design of new investment products together with funds-related M&A. Clients include prominent fund managers and high-profile investors. The firm fields additional expertise in handling venture capital fund matters. On 1st May 2024, Allen & Overy and Shearman & Sterling merged to form A&O Shearman.

Notable practitioners

Hong Kong-based Lorna Chen and Etienne Gelencsér in Japan are the key contacts.

Strengths

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