Investment Funds: Private Equity (International Firms)
Global Guide 2024 : China
Band 3
Contact number
+852 2978 8000Chambers Review
A&O Shearman's investment funds group maintains a strong track record for closed-end funds, including private equity funds and venture capital funds, acting for clients on investments into funds in addition to fund formation. The team is frequently called on by sovereign wealth funds and investment banks on investment mandates. The team has extensive experience with alternative asset class and cross-border fund work. On 1st May 2024, Allen & Overy and Shearman & Sterling merged to form A&O Shearman.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"The team knows the market trends and can provide us with valuable suggestions."
"The team knows the market trends and can provide us with valuable suggestions."
Notable Practitioners
Lorna Chen leads an active private equity practice representing both LPs and GPs across the Greater China region. She is a favourite choice of counsel for a number of sovereign wealth funds on their strategic investments.
"Lorna Chen is client-oriented. She has very good commercial vision and we are happy with her services."
James Ford is a key partner in A&O Shearman's funds and asset management department. He is often called upon by LPs seeking to invest in private equity funds and also assists with secondary fund formations.
"A street fighter - I would describe him with this term."
Ranked Lawyers at
A&O Shearman
China