Investment Funds: Private Equity
Asia-Pacific Guide 2025 : Asia-Pacific Region
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+852 2846 1888Chambers Review
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.
Hong Kong-based Jason Ng, Singapore-based Derek Kwan and Kelvin Poa, and Melbourne-based Lewis Apostolou are the key contacts.
Work Highlights
- Baker McKenzie advised Vertex on the formation of Vertex SEA Fund V, a South-East Asia and India‑focused venture capital fund, as well as the formation of Vertex Women Fund to invest in startups led by women founders.
- Baker McKenzie advised Gaw Capital Partners on the formation of its seventh flagship Asia-Pacific real estate fund, Gateway Real Estate Fund VII.
- Baker McKenzie advised Rest Super in respect of its investment into a large number of private market funds globally with review led out of Australia.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"As a firm, Baker McKenzie have a very good understanding of business and what is of importance to their clients."
"Their ability to recognise commercial perspectives while offering legal advice, their direct access to regulators and their internal expertise in all areas make it a one-stop solution provider."
"As a firm, Baker McKenzie have a very good understanding of business and what is of importance to their clients."
"Their ability to recognise commercial perspectives while offering legal advice, their direct access to regulators and their internal expertise in all areas make it a one-stop solution provider."